The desperate search for a bushwalker who fell from a tough bushwalking track has come to and end after he was found dead.
The Victorian man, aged in his 30s, fell from bushwalking track on Federation Peak in the Southwest National Park, Tasmania, about 11am on Monday.
Two of his friends contacted police soon after, sparking search efforts which located his body about 9am the following day.
A Westpac Police Rescue Helicopter used in the search retrieved the body before airlifting the two others to safety.
A Victorian man has died after falling from a tough bushwalking track on Federation Peak (stock image), in southwest Tasmania, on Monday
‘Our thoughts are with the man’s family and loved ones at this difficult time,’ Tasmania Police said in a statement.
A report will be prepared for the coroner.
More to come.