They found Lily Hooper’s car… but what police are searching for isn’t inside it
A teenage hiker remains missing for a fourth day near Sydney, with emergency services battling challenging terrain and deteriorating weatherto look for her.
Lily Hooper, 18, was last seen leaving a home on Burragorang Road at Oakdale in Sydney’s south-west at 8am on Wednesday.
Lily Hooper, 18, was last seen leaving a home on Burragorang Road at Oakdale in Sydney’s south-west. NSW Police
The teenager, an experienced bushwalker, told people she was going for a hike in the Nattai National Park.
She had her mobile but authorities have been unable to contact her since and she has not returned.
NSW Police acting inspector Benjamin Carey said they are looking at a certain trail.
“It’s been challenging, obviously the weather is becoming more inclement,” Carey said.
“There is a specific trail that we’re focusing in on, however there’s numerous side trails that run off it. The terrain out there is extremely rugged, very large escarpments, gorges, thick vegetation, creeks – very challenging for our search teams.
“We’re very hopeful that Lily is still alive and we’re focusing our efforts on searching for her today.”
Fresh teams have been at the park since 7am looking for any sign of the missing teen.
Conditions at the national park are expected to remain cool and cloudy, which could affect visibility, with a chance of rain.
Her vehicle was found on Friday near the Bonnum Pic Walking Trail on Wanganderry Road via Wombeyan Caves Road in High Range.
The 18-year-old was last seen wearing a shirt and shorts.
She is white, about 175cm tall, of slim build with long blonde hair and blue eyes.
Anyone with information or who may have been on the Bonnum Pic track should contact Crime Stoppers.
SOURCE: 9 NEWS
https://www.nine.com.au/australia-news/nsw/search-for-missing-bushwalker-near-sydney-focuses-on-isolated-trail-20260815-p60olo.html
