Body believed to be missing hiker Lily Hooper found in NSW Southern Highlands after eight
A body believed to be that of missing 18-year-old hiker Lily Hooper has been discovered in the Nattai National Park after an extensive eight-day search. NSW Police have issued an apology to the family after initially providing incorrect information regarding her status.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the challenges of search and rescue operations in difficult terrain and the importance of accurate communication by authorities during crises.
Lily Hooper, 18, went missing while hiking in Nattai National Park. ( Supplied: NSW Police )
The body of a woman believed to be missing bushwalker Lily Hooper has been found in bushland in the NSW Southern Highlands.
The NSW premier has apologised for initially telling parliament the 18-year-old had been found alive, before confirming the "terrible news".
A report will be prepared for the coroner.
Link copied Share Share article NSW Police have apologised "unreservedly" after the family of missing bushwalker Lily Hooper were told she had been found alive after an eight-day search in the NSW Southern Highlands.
A body believed to be that of Ms Hooper was located in bushland about 11:30am today.
Police said that while the body was yet to be formally identified, it was believed to be that of the missing 18-year-old.
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