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Body of Missing Hiker Found in NSW | Auckland News
The body of missing hiker Lily Hooper, 18, has been found in NSW’s Southern Highlands after an eight-day search involving nearly 1,000 volunteers and the Australian Defence Force. The dramatic rescue effort, hampered by tough terrain and weather, was triggered when Lily vanished on August 12th during a solo hike from south-west Sydney. A major miscommunication saw Premier Gladys Berejiklian initially report Lily as found alive — a claim later corrected, causing anguish for her family. Police Commissioner has since apologized for the error, underscoring the emotional toll on those who loved…
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