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Search reaches seventh day for man missing in outback Queensland

Marina Trajkovich

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Air and land searches are continuing for a 27-year-old man who went missing in remote outback Queensland.

Jeremiah Rivers was last seen around 9.30am on October 18 near Wilsons River, 20km south of Noccundra.

The man had been camping and fishing with friends in the remote location when he disappeared.

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Friends of Mr Rivers told police that he had gone for a walk and failed to return.

Extensive land and air searches by plane and gyrocopter have taken place over the last week, in efforts to locate the man.

"The coordinated extensive search included police, SES personal in vehicles, motorcycles and All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)," a Queensland Police representative confirmed.

Police divers have also been used during the search, without success.

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The man has been missing for over a week, last seen while camping with friends in in South East Queensland. qps

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Mr Rivers is described as Aboriginal, approximately 185cm tall, with a slim build and a tattoo of a cross under his right arm.

He was last seen wearing a red Chicago Bulls singlet, red Adidas sneakers and black jeans.

Anyone who has seen Mr Rivers or knows his location is urged to contact police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

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