Army joins search for missing Sydney bushwalker
The Australian Defence Force has joined the search for 18-year-old Lily Hooper, who went missing while hiking in Nattai National Park. Nearly 100 soldiers are assisting emergency services in the search effort, which has been ongoing for a week.
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The deployment of military resources highlights the severity of the search operation and the challenging terrain of the national park.
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Share A A A The army has joined the search for missing Sydney bushwalker Lily Hooper, a week after she failed to return from a trip to the Nattai National Park in the NSW Southern Highlands.
Close to 100 Australian Defence Force members joined the search on Wednesday, combining with other emergency services who have been looking for the 18-year-old since she went missing a week ago. Drones and helicopters have also been scouring the national park from the sky.
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