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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 wrongly reporting she was alive

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The body of Lily Hooper, 18, has been airlifted from a national park in the Southern Highlands following an eight-day search.

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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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Sky Published 21 August 2026

Australian hiker's body recovered - as officials apologise for wrongly reporting she was alive

BBC Published 21 August 2026

Australian hiker's body recovered as officials apologise for misreporting she was alive

The body of Lily Hooper, 18, has been airlifted from a national park in the Southern Highlands following an eight-day search.

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