Missing Prospectors & Other Persons Victoria

[Goldtarget]

Love a good mystery, with respect to the loved ones left behind of course. Actually I wouldnt even stop at mysteries, theres quite a few high profile aussie crimes/cases that despite due process still have some intrigue and aspects of contention around them.

Fairly certain Im not the only one compelled by them.

 

[just starting]

Terry Floyd`s story is a sad one. His Brother Daryl has been trying to solve his disappearance for years . He is a good man and is doing positive things while still trying to locate his brother`s remains. https://terryfloydfoundation.org.au/

 

[RM Outback]

Hopefully not another Belanglo.... :8

:argh: I had the same thought I certainly hope not I love this part of the country and have spent many weekends and weeks camping 4 wheel driving and fishing a big part of it. It isn't out of the question unfortunately until evidence is found for the families of those missing I hope evidence is found sooner than later, no doubt it plays on the minds of the investigators.

 

[Solid Luck]

Hopefully not another Belanglo.... :8

:argh: I had the same thought I certainly hope not I love this part of the country and have spent many weekends and weeks camping 4 wheel driving and fishing a big part of it. It isn't out of the question unfortunately until evidence is found for the families of those missing I hope evidence is found sooner than later, no doubt it plays on the minds of the investigators.

Yeah. You just never know. I was planning a solo trip around there for about a week this time last year. Wanted to test myself above the snowline and see what it would be like.
Due in part to my laziness and a couple of other things I never got around to it. Sort of glad now.

 

[fwdoz]

Hopefully not another Belanglo.... :8

:argh: I had the same thought I certainly hope not I love this part of the country and have spent many weekends and weeks camping 4 wheel driving and fishing a big part of it. It isn't out of the question unfortunately until evidence is found for the families of those missing I hope evidence is found sooner than later, no doubt it plays on the minds of the investigators.

Yeah. You just never know. I was planning a solo trip around there for about a week this time last year. Wanted to test myself above the snowline and see what it would be like.
Due in part to my laziness and a couple of other things I never got around to it. Sort of glad now.

Should change your name to Good Luck. Might be one of the best non trips you ever made.

 

[RM Outback]

Hopefully not another Belanglo.... :8

:argh: I had the same thought I certainly hope not I love this part of the country and have spent many weekends and weeks camping 4 wheel driving and fishing a big part of it. It isn't out of the question unfortunately until evidence is found for the families of those missing I hope evidence is found sooner than later, no doubt it plays on the minds of the investigators.

Yeah. You just never know. I was planning a solo trip around there for about a week this time last year. Wanted to test myself above the snowline and see what it would be like.
Due in part to my laziness and a couple of other things I never got around to it. Sort of glad now.

Be very careful and well prepared going into this country either above or below the snow line at this time of year especially solo and even with others. If you get yourself into difficult circumstances you need to have all the gear and the smarts to put yourself back on track. There's places I won't go to at this time of year for safety reasons it just isn't worth the risk and I strongly recommend if you haven't driven in this country in the worst weather or driven any challenging 4 wheel high country driving DON'T do it solo. Even the best bushies won't go in to parts in a vehicle at this time of year, if you do and you end up in trouble you will learn a very important life lesson if you make it out alive. The best time of year is Autumn due to river heights (predominantly at their lowest levels) and limited rainfall if it is forecast for heavy rainfall you might find yourself marooned for upto a week or more if rain persists. I know people who are well experienced and well equipped who have been stranded for 4 days.

 

[xcvator]

Nah, 1 of the safest places in the world, the Victorian high country, unless you're on your own. Like scuba diving, you never dive alone, up there you never hike alone, too easy to fall/slide out of sight, break a leg/ankle and in most of it there's NO mobile reception, nada.Then you're in deep doo doo .
The 2 single people vanishing, the 1 with the car probably had a stroke, fell/rolled down the steep slope so far that he wasn't seem/found before the dogs, the single hiker, same thing , over estimated his ability and fitness, broke a bone/ankle, good night nurse.
Not the 1st nor will they be the last to "vanish" up there.

The couple that "vanished" nfi, but if I was betting person I recon they'll turn up somewhere, someplace, and it won't be in the "high country"

Just my suspicious old age working

And Iv'e been fishing up behind Omeo over xmas and it's snowed, enough to put you in a lot of trouble if you wasn't ready for it

 

[Solid Luck]

Hopefully not another Belanglo.... :8

:argh: I had the same thought I certainly hope not I love this part of the country and have spent many weekends and weeks camping 4 wheel driving and fishing a big part of it. It isn't out of the question unfortunately until evidence is found for the families of those missing I hope evidence is found sooner than later, no doubt it plays on the minds of the investigators.

Yeah. You just never know. I was planning a solo trip around there for about a week this time last year. Wanted to test myself above the snowline and see what it would be like.
Due in part to my laziness and a couple of other things I never got around to it. Sort of glad now.

Be very careful and well prepared going into this country either above or below the snow line at this time of year especially solo and even with others. If you get yourself into difficult circumstances you need to have all the gear and the smarts to put yourself back on track. There's places I won't go to at this time of year for safety reasons it just isn't worth the risk and I strongly recommend if you haven't driven in this country in the worst weather or driven any challenging 4 wheel high country driving DON'T do it solo. Even the best bushies won't go in to parts in a vehicle at this time of year, if you do and you end up in trouble you will learn a very important life lesson if you make it out alive. The best time of year is Autumn due to river heights (predominantly at their lowest levels) and limited rainfall if it is forecast for heavy rainfall you might find yourself marooned for upto a week or more if rain persists. I know people who are well experienced and well equipped who have been stranded for 4 days.

Respect RM.
I had no intention of trekking around. Just finding a quiet spot nearish some town and camping there. I would have had plenty of supplies, sat phone , plb, and of course tell everyone where I would be.
Just wanted to see if I could handle the cold.
I'll be staying put now.

 

[RM Outback]

Here's a link to a bloke missing in the Dunolly area.

https://www.police.vic.gov.au/search-escalates-missing-man-michael-parker

 

[RM Outback]

Good news they found Michael Parker today :Y:

https://www.police.vic.gov.au/michael-parker-located

 

[grubstake]

Apparently a DJI Mavic drone, the same as missing camper Russell Hill's one, was found in the area over the weekend and has been handed in to police. It will be interesting to see whether the onboard camera recording system holds any clues as to what might have happened to the couple.

https://www.news.com.au/national/vi...y/news-story/6d61d16a4f29d6ac6b63ee5a0bc0c6d8

 

[grubstake]

No joy, I'm afraid (from 9NEWS):

 

[grubstake]

Apparently, something has been found that has led police to focus on a new area.

Victorian police start searching Mount Hotham for two campers missing for more than a year:
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-04-14/police-move-search-for-missing-campers/100067280

 

[Danny13]

The case was on TV and a bunch of investigators were trying to solve what was going on . Someone mentioned the "Button Man" had been seen in the area.

 

[forest dweller]

No matter what I love the wonnangatta valley. It is a magic place

 

[Solid Luck]

Heard the interview just earlier on 3AW with the Officer in charge. Wouldn't give away too much about what is going on. Basically found some items including a shovel in one very remote area around Mt Hotham. I think he mentioned some clothing as well.

Does not sound too good at all.

 

[Upside]

The case was on TV and a bunch of investigators were trying to solve what was going on . Someone mentioned the "Button Man" had been seen in the area.

Button man was questioned by detectives and they are convinced he has nothing to do with it.

 

[RM Outback]

The case was on TV and a bunch of investigators were trying to solve what was going on . Someone mentioned the "Button Man" had been seen in the area.

Button man was questioned by detectives and they are convinced he has nothing to do with it.

I reckon he'd button his lips if he did.

 

[Solid Luck]

Another twist in the case.

https://www.news.com.au/national/vi...a/news-story/9d400b7e8475f77f8dbeea84090aebbb

 

[Polar Bear]

Another twist in the case.

https://www.news.com.au/national/vi...a/news-story/9d400b7e8475f77f8dbeea84090aebbb

This story is sad and interesting at the same time. I wonder where it will lead