A missing hiker has been located safe on the state's far north coast.
The 54-year-old was believed to have been hiking at Wollumbin when he was last heard from about 9.30pm on Saturday 7 December 2024.
Police were told that the man spoke with a friend that night, indicating he was lost in the Wollumbin National Park.
When he was unable to be contacted on Sunday (8 December 2024), police attached to Tweed/Byron Police District were notified and commenced inquiries into his whereabouts.
Officers, with assistance from NSW and Qld PolAir, NSW Police Rescue, NSW Ambulance, Westpac Rescue Helicopter, NSW SES, RFS and VRA conducted an extensive search.
Following inquiries, about 12:35pm today (Wednesday 11 December 2024, the man was located on Tyalgum Road, Tyalgum, after walking out of bushland.
He was taken to Murwillumbah Hospital for assessment and treatment for minor lacerations.
Police would like to thank the public and media for their assistance.
