Police and other emergency services are continuing efforts to rescue two women stranded in severe weather conditions on Mt Anne in the Southwest National Park overnight.
Search Controller Callum Herbert said authorities were notified about 6.20pm yesterday, after a Triple Zero (000) call was made by the pair
“The two women, aged 22 and 23, reported being reasonably prepared with a tent, sleeping bags, emergency blanket, and food but worsening weather meant they were cold, wet and unable to continue their journey,” he said.
“The Westpac Rescue Helicopter was deployed, but could not reach the site – known as ‘The Notch’ – due to strong winds, low cloud, and poor visibility.”
“A search party of police and wilderness paramedics attempted to reach the area on foot overnight but the group was forced to retreat back to Memorial Hut shortly before 3am, when conditions deteriorated further, with winds exceeding 100km/h and heavy snowfall.”
Search efforts are ongoing this morning and will continue as weather conditions permit.