A young hiker who has been missing in New South Wales’ Kosciuszko National Park for nearly two weeks has been found alive, his family revealed.
Hadi Nazari, 23, separated from friends to take photos along the Hannels Spur Trail between Khancoban and Thredbo, in Mount Kosciuszko National Park in the Snowy Mountains, around 2.30pm on Boxing Day.
The hiker rang his family on Wednesday to tell them he was alive and well.
‘We talked to him… He is okay… He is fine,’ the family told 9News.
‘We are very happy. It is the happiest day of our lives.’
It’s understood Mr Nazari, a neurosurgeon student, was found by hikers around 20km from the main police command post in Geehi.
‘Following a 13-day multi-agency search involving more than 300 people, about 3.15pm today (Wednesday) the 23-year-old man was located by hikers off the circuit walk near Blue Lake,’ NSW Police said in a statement.
‘He was winched from the location to the command post, where he is being assessed by paramedics.’
Young hiker Hadi Nazari, 23, has been found alive and well 13 days after he disappeared in NSW ‘s Kosciuszko National Park on Boxing Day

The hiker (pictured) rang his family on Wednesday to tell them he was alive and well
Police on Tuesday shared a discovery which fuelled hope Mr Nazari was alive.
Searches found a camera, camera case and a lighter found beside the remnants of a small campfire on Sunday.
Riverina Police District Inspector Josh Broadfoot thanked emergency services for their efforts to find the hiker over the past fortnight.
‘This is an incredible outcome, after 13 long days he has been located,’ he said.
‘We want to thank our emergency services partner agencies, volunteers and members of the public for their assistance.
‘We never gave up hope of finding him, and we are elated we can return him safely to his family.’
More to come.