Tasmania Police are currently undertaking a Search Operation in the Cradle Mountain area after a male was reported missing.

He was last seen around Midnight on 21st March 2026 with contact unable to be made. The male is an 81 year old international citizen from Japan believed to have medical issues. Due to this there are concerns for his safety.

Anyone who was in the Cradle Mountain area late last night or early this morning, or who may have seen a man matching the attached photographs, is urged to contact Tasmania Police on 131 444 and quote ESCAD# 41-22032026.