The Northern Territory Police Force successfully located a 70-year-old male foreign national in Nitmiluk National Park this morning after receiving reports of concerns for his welfare.
Around 11:45pm last night, police received reports of the man not returning to his accommodation in Nitmiluk. Parks and wildlife rangers commenced initial search efforts in the area and were unable to locate him overnight.
Earlier this morning the Search and Rescue Section deployed land and aerial assets to locate the man.
Around 10am, the man was located from the helicopter and has since been recovered.
He will be transported to Katherine Regional Hospital for medical assessment.
Sergeant Chris Grotherr said "Police are relieved of this search operations positive outcome and would like to thank members from NT Emergency Service and Parks and Wildlife rangers who also assisted with the operation."
