Hiker Survives 13 Days Lost in Australia’s Kosciuszko National Park

Hadi Nazari, 23, was rescued by fellow hikers after enduring harsh conditions and limited supplies in dense alpine terrain.

Hadi Nazari became separated from his friends on Boxing Day while hiking the Hannels Spur Trail in Kosciuszko National Park, sparking a 13-day search involving over 300 rescuers.
Nazari survived by drinking creek water, foraging berries, and eating two muesli bars he found in a remote mountain hut, while sheltering from the elements in a tent for part of the ordeal.
The 23-year-old was discovered by a group of hikers near Blue Lake, approximately 10 kilometers from where he was last seen, and was airlifted to safety shortly after being found.
Nazari sustained minor injuries, including blisters and dehydration, but is recovering in Cooma Hospital and expressed gratitude to rescuers and the hikers who found him.
Experts emphasized the dangers of Australia’s alpine conditions and urged hikers to carry emergency communication devices, such as Personal Locator Beacons, when trekking in remote areas.