Hope there is a good outcome.
From ABC
http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-10-16/s ... ay/9052794
Search crews will spend a third day scouring the Strathblane area in Tasmania's far south for a bushwalker who went missing on Saturday morning.
The 66-year-old man, who suffers from a medical condition, went missing while walking on the Duckhole Lake Track with his wife and dog.
Search for Missing Bushwalker in Tasmanias Far South
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Search for Missing Bushwalker in Tasmanias Far South
by Overlandman » Mon 16 Oct, 2017 9:08 am
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Re: Search for Missing Bushwalker in Tasmanias Far South
by NickMonk » Mon 16 Oct, 2017 1:25 pm
Yes, it's awful.
Bear in mind too that the missing gentleman is the husband of a very active member of the bushwalking community, and on this forum.
Best wishes to all.
Bear in mind too that the missing gentleman is the husband of a very active member of the bushwalking community, and on this forum.
Best wishes to all.
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Re: Search for Missing Bushwalker in Tasmanias Far South
by tas-man » Mon 16 Oct, 2017 2:30 pm
Latest ABC News release - http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-10-16/s ... ax/9052794
"The world reveals itself to those who travel on foot."
Werner Herzog
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Re: Search for Missing Bushwalker in Tasmanias Far South
by tas-man » Wed 18 Oct, 2017 10:29 am
Not looking good after no evidence of Bruce's location found yesterday. http://mobile.abc.net.au/news/2017-10-1 ... er/9059582
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Re: Search for Missing Bushwalker in Tasmanias Far South
by GPSGuided » Sun 22 Oct, 2017 4:22 pm
Any update on this?
Just move it!
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Re: Search for Missing Bushwalker in Tasmanias Far South
by taswegian » Sun 22 Oct, 2017 5:10 pm
Sadly not the outcome we'd hoped for.
http://www.examiner.com.au/story/5003541/bruce-fairfax-honoured-by-family-friends-and-colleagues/?cs=95
He is greatly missed.
http://www.examiner.com.au/story/5003541/bruce-fairfax-honoured-by-family-friends-and-colleagues/?cs=95
He is greatly missed.
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Re: Search for Missing Bushwalker in Tasmanias Far South
by GPSGuided » Sun 22 Oct, 2017 6:07 pm
Most unfortunate outcome. RIP
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Re: Search for Missing Bushwalker in Tasmanias Far South
by Son of a Beach » Sun 22 Oct, 2017 6:43 pm
She has written up a lovely piece on her blog. Great tribute. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
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Re: Search for Missing Bushwalker in Tasmanias Far South
by Lizzy » Sun 22 Oct, 2017 7:30 pm
RIP- glad he was still able to do what he loved...
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Re: Search for Missing Bushwalker in Tasmanias Far South
by Overlandman » Tue 24 Oct, 2017 5:45 pm
RIP Bruce
Thoughts are with Louise and family.
OLM
Update from ABC
http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-10-24/m ... se/9080468
A memorial service for Bruce Fairfax is planned for Friday, November 3, at a time and place yet to be announced.
Thoughts are with Louise and family.
OLM
Update from ABC
http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-10-24/m ... se/9080468
A memorial service for Bruce Fairfax is planned for Friday, November 3, at a time and place yet to be announced.
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