Search Intensifies for Missing Hiker in Kosciuszko National Park

Belongings of 23-year-old Hadi Nazari discovered, refocusing efforts in challenging alpine terrain.

Hadi Nazari, an experienced 23-year-old hiker, has been missing since December 26 after separating from his group on the Hannels Spur Trail in Kosciuszko National Park.
Search teams located hiking poles and rubbish believed to belong to Nazari, prompting a shift in focus to a new area of rugged bushland.
Nazari’s friends and family remain hopeful, emphasizing his hiking experience and access to water, despite the difficult and remote terrain.
Specialist rescue crews, including alpine search operators and infrared-equipped helicopters, have joined the multi-agency search effort.
Authorities describe the search area as one of the steepest and most challenging trails in New South Wales, complicating rescue operations.