A missing group of bushwalkers were located safe and well in the Dhurang National Park, Mangrove Mountain.
Just before 9:00am, Thursday, April 27, a 72-year-old female, 69-year-old male and 65-year-old female set out on a walk through the Dhurang National Park, Mangrove Mountain.
They informed family members of their expected return time.
When they did not return by the allocated time, family members contacted police.
A search and rescue operation commenced.
Shortly after 9:00pm, the police rescue helicopter crew sighted a fire in bushland in the search area.
The search team located the missing walkers at 11:37pm, sitting around the fire.
The walkers were checked by NSW Ambulance personnel and did not require medical assistance.
They were later re-united with their families.
Source:
Media release, Apr 28
NSW Police Media