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Lily Hooper
Person AthleteLily Hooper, 18, is a missing hiker from Sydney, last seen August 12 in Nattai National Park.
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Lily Hooper, an 18-year-old from Sydney's south-west, is the subject of an ongoing search after going missing on Wednesday, August 12. She informed her family that she was embarking on a hike in the Nattai National Park. Her disappearance has left her family 'absolutely devastated' as the search efforts continue in the rugged terrain of the park. Ms. Hooper has not been seen or heard from since she left her home around 8 am on the day of her hike. The news is significant due to the concern for the safety of a young individual in a challenging natural environment, with fears growing for her well-being as the search progresses.
Last updated: August 18, 2026
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