On Monday 19th February 2024 the NSW SES Sofala team was activated to a landsearch in Wattle Flat. A person from overseas was visiting, went prospecting & then wasn't seen for many hours. A concerned friend called NSW Police Force who activated SES to assist. Thankfully the person was found without injury.
A good reminder, especially for overseas or inexperienced visitors, that you can still get lost, or run into other difficulties, even in bushland that is relatively close to populated areas.
Thankfully a good outcome & good job by the SES Sofala unit.