The Northern Territory Police Force holds concerns for a 59-year-old man, Barry Kantilla who went missing near Tarntipi Bush Camp on Bathurst Island yesterday afternoon.
Around 3pm, police received reports of the man who went missing nearby Tarntipi Bush Camp. He was travelling with a group who were collecting wood for carving at a local art centre in Wurrumiyanga and did not return.
Police hold concerns due to his medical conditions.
He is described as of Aboriginal appearance, slight build and was last seen wearing a grey shirt, blue shorts and tan coloured boots.
The local members have continued searching overnight whilst resourcing from the Search and Rescue Section deployed overnight to coordinate further resources. This includes aerial and land based assets to locate the man.
If anyone has any information on the whereabouts of the man police urge you to contact 131 444.
