Man miraculously found alive after almost four days missing in rugged bushland
A man has been found alive after surviving almost four days without any food, water or supplies in rugged bushland in Tasmania.
Corey Chugg was with a friend at Mt Barrow, north-east of Launceston, on Sunday night when the pair became separated.
The 32-year-old became lost and has been missing since with police holding concerns for his safety.
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Helicopters winched Chugg to safety. Tasmania Police
A massive search and rescue team, including emergency services, ATVs, drones and a helicopter, has been scouring the area since Sunday.
Earlier today, crews found him at the bottom of a steep incline near a creek on the edge of the known search area.
"They walked along the usual path, called out to Mr Chugg, who has replied and said hello and who he was and was incredibly grateful to be found," Inspector Aleena Crack said.
"I've spoken to the rescuers themselves, and they were incredibly pleased and very happy.
"It's always a great relief when you find somebody alive and well, much better than any alternative outcome and everyone is really happy with how it's gone today."
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Conditions have been favourable over the past few days, with temperatures around the mid-teens to mid-20s and no rainfall recorded.
But temperatures dropped last night with a low of 7.7 degrees recorded about 6.30am.
"Thankfully, there was water around, and he's been able to keep himself busy and occupied and as well as possible," Crack said.
Chugg was winched to safety and able to speak with emergency services.
He received a medical assessment before being taken to the hospital.
He is suffering from some exposure-related illness and has a foot injury, but the extent of his physical condition is unknown at this stage.
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Corey Chugg pictured before going missing. Tasmania Police
Police have contacted his family to let them know he has been found alive.
They will be speaking to him after he recovers to understand how he became lost.
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