Search teams scour Mount Remarkable after female hiker fails to return
A woman who set out on a hike in Mount Remarkable National Park did not come back, prompting a coordinated search by authorities.
The missing hiker did not return from a trek yesterday, leading PolAir and local crews to conduct a night-time search. This morning a renewed effort began with police patrols, mounted units and State Emergency Service volunteers. The park, a popular spot in South Australia's Mid North, lies roughly 250 to 290 kilometres north of Adelaide.
Why it matters
Locals rely on timely rescues in remote parks; the search highlights safety concerns for hikers.
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