Source : Perth Now news
A man who went missing in rugged bushland in Tasmania’s north for more than three days has been found alive.
Corey Chugg, 32, went missing in bushland at Mt Barrow near Nunamara on Sunday night when he split up with a friend as they went collecting firewood.
Following a wide-scale search of an area about 20km outside Launceston, Mr Chugg was located by search and rescue teams.
“Mr Chugg was found at the bottom of a steep incline, on the edge of the known search area,” Tasmania Police said on Thursday afternoon.
He has been assessed and taken to hospital for further treatment.
The full extent of his physical condition and any injuries is not yet known.
Mr Chugg’s family has been advised of the good news.
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