18岁的登山者Lily Hooper自8月12日上午8时从悉尼西南部出发前往新南威尔士州Southern Highlands的Nattai国家公园登山后失踪[1]。她在周三上午到达Bonnum Pic山顶后失去联系，警方于周三晚间在登山步道起点附近发现了她的车辆[1]。
由警察、消防、国防军人员、州应急服务和救护车等多个部门组成的搜救队自周四起展开搜救行动，动员了无人机和直升机等资源[1]。截至周六，搜救人员仍未找到Hooper的踪迹[1]。新南威尔士州州长Chris Minns表示："我们为这位年轻登山者的家人祈祷。我们知道这一定令人心碎和极其焦虑。"[1]
如有线索，公众可联系Moss Vale警察局（02 4869 7899）或Crime Stoppers（1800 333 000）[1]。
An 18-year-old hiker named Lily Hooper has gone missing in New South Wales after setting out for a walk in Nattai National Park in the Southern Highlands region southwest of Sydney [1]. Hooper departed at 8 a.m. on Wednesday, August 12, 2024, and reached the summit of Bonnum Pic before losing contact [1]. Her vehicle was discovered near the trailhead that evening, prompting authorities to launch a comprehensive search operation [1].
A multi-agency rescue team mobilized on Thursday and continued efforts through Saturday without locating Hooper [1]. The search involved local police, regional rescue teams, NSW ambulance services, firefighters, state emergency personnel, defense force members, drones, and helicopters [1]. New South Wales Premier Chris Minns expressed concern for the missing hiker, stating: "Our thoughts are with the family of this young mountaineer. We know this must be heartbreaking and extremely distressing" [1]. Anyone with information can contact Moss Vale Police Station at 02 4869 7899 or Crime Stoppers at 1800 333 000 [1].