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Australian Hiker Lily Hooper Found Dead After Misreported Rescue

The body of 18-year-old hiker Lily Hooper has been recovered from a national park in Australia's Southern Highlands after an eight-day search. Authorities apologised after incorrectly announcing a day earlier that she had been found alive. Her body was airlifted from the park.

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Death of Lily Hooper in Nattai National Park

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Lily Hooper's body has been recovered from Nattai National Park after an eight-day search; authorities apologised for wrongly reporting she had been found alive, blaming dense bushland and radio confusion.

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Lily Hooper's body has been recovered and airlifted out of Nattai National Park.

In this event From ‘elation’ to ‘terrible news’ in 10 minutes: how the confusion over missing bushwalker Lily Hooper unfolded Earlier coverage
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Australian hiker's body recovered - as officials apologise for wrongly reporting she was aliveSky News – World
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Australian hiker's body recovered - as officials apologise for wrongly reporting she was alive

The body of an 18-year-old hiker has been recovered from the Australian bush, a day after authorities incorrectly announced she had been found alive.

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Australian hiker's body recovered as officials apologise for misreporting she was aliveBBC News – World
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Australian hiker's body recovered as officials apologise for misreporting she was alive

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