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Missing Student Rescued After 13 Days in Wilderness

1/10/2025

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Summary

Nazari Rescued Alive

After an agonizing 13 days lost in Kosciuszko National Park, 23-year-old Melbourne student Hadi Nazari was miraculously found alive. Surviving on berries and just two muesli bars, he was rescued by hikers and is now recovering at home after treatment for dehydration. His family is overwhelmed with gratitude for the community's unwavering support during this harrowing ordeal.

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Hikers Found Tragic

Tragedy struck in Italy's Dolomites as rescue teams discovered the body of 35-year-old Sam Harris, one of two British hikers lost in the snow near Carè Alto mountain. Harris and his companion, 36-year-old Aziz Ziriat, vanished on January 1. While search efforts continue for Ziriat, relentless severe weather complicates the mission.

History

Historical Context

Hadi Nazari's survival in Kosciuszko National Park echoes past incidents of wilderness survival in Australia, such as the 1979 rescue of a lost bushwalker in the same region. The park, established in 1906, has a history of challenging conditions and has been a site for both adventure and tragedy, highlighting the importance of community support in times of crisis.

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Nazari Rescued Alive

After an agonizing 13 days lost in Kosciuszko National Park, 23-year-old Melbourne student Hadi Nazari was miraculously found alive. Surviving on berries and just two muesli bars, he was rescued by hikers and is now recovering at home after treatment for dehydration. His family is overwhelmed with gratitude for the community's unwavering support during this harrowing ordeal.

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