BSAR members attended the search for a young boy who had wandered away from a playground in Olinda on Friday afternoon. Early Saturday morning, as searchers were about to start searching, the boy was found. A local teenager out on his regular bike ride came across the missing boy, contacted emergency services and stayed with him until help arrived.
6 January 2025 – Search for missing man in Kosciusko National Park
Last Sunday evening, Victoria Police requested a small team from Bush Search and Rescue Victoria (BSAR) to assist in the multi-agency search for a missing bushwalker, Hadi Nazari, in the Kosciusko National Park, New South Wales. Fourteen BSAR members headed to the search area early Monday morning.
The 23-year-old man was reported missing on Boxing Day. He had stopped to take photographs on the descent of Hannels Spur, but failed to reunite with his friends at the Geehi campground. They raised the alarm that evening. A number of items belonging to the missing man, including hiking poles and rubbish, were found near the Kosciuszko Creek and refocused search efforts to the surrounding area. A lighter, campfire remains, camera and its case were found on following days providing further hope of finding him alive.
Thanks to the approximately 300 people from various emergency service agencies and volunteers involved in this 13-day search. A good outcome for all and a great relief for his family and friends.
NSW Police confirmed Mr Nazari had been found by hikers off the circuit walk near Blue Lake about 3.15pm on Wednesday 8 January. He was winched from there to the command post, where he was assessed by paramedics.
16 November 2024 – First Aid Day
Thanks to Peter Andrews for organising a great first aid refresher day at Westerfolds Park. This was designed as an opportunity for active members to refresh the basics and practise applying their existing first aid skills and bushwalking equipment in a remote location. Great instruction, thanks David Hagel of Survive First Aid.
13 November 2024 – Presentation to Essendon Bushwalking Club
Thanks to Essendon Bushwalking Club for the opportunity to present and to Rodney Polkinghorne speaking on behalf BSAR.
17 October 2024 – Members’ Night
The Auburn Hotel in Hawthorn East was the new venue for the 2024 Members’ Night. A great meal was had by all and the gathering was lucky enough to receive an engrossing presentation by two members of the Victoria Police Dog Squad. Topics included dog training, and the different capabilities and tasks of dogs in the Squad.
9 September 2024 Presentation to Waverley Bushwalking Club
BSAR’s Tim Lenders presented at Waverley Bushwalking Club’s (WBC) member night. Tim spoke about BSAR’s history as a bushwalker-driven community effort, searches, and the process of joining BSAR. Several members have expressed interest in joining. We thank WBC for their participation in BSAR and their invitation to speak.
