Body of missing hiker Lily Hooper found in NSW national park

In Australia, the body of 18-year-old Lily Hooper was found in Nattai National Park after she went missing on August 12, 2026. She had set out for a hike along the Bonnum Pic Trail but did not return home that evening. An extensive search operation involving police and volunteers lasted eight days before her body was discovered. Initial reports mistakenly indicated she was found alive, leading to confusion and distress for her family.