Hadi Nazari's camera and campfire found as search continues for hiker missing in Kosciuszko national park NSW police ‘hopeful’ of finding 23-year-old Hadi Nazari alive in remote national park as they track movements since he was last seen on Boxing Day.
Police are hopeful a 23-year-old hiker missing since Boxing Day could still be alive in the remote Kosciuszko national park after a camera and campfire were found.
A camera and its case along with a campfire and lighter were found on Sunday and confirmed to belong to Victorian man Hadi Nazari, New South Wales police Supt Andrew Spliet told reporters on Tuesday.
Friends last saw Nazari on Boxing Day when he was descending the Hannels Spur trail in Kosciuszko national park.
A large-scale search mobilising 300 people has been under way to find the experienced hiker, involving the police, SES, National Parks and Wildlife Service, ambulance and volunteers.