- David Occhipinti, 35, remains missing in Werribee Gorge State Park in Victoria
- Bushwalker reported missing on Sunday afternoon after failing to return home
- The 35-year-old posted selfies to Facebook from the park around 3.30pm
- Police are concerned the man might be injured as they search the park
Selfies posted by a bushwalker 24 hours ago could help police in their search for the man who vanished on Sunday afternoon.
David Occhipinti, 35, is believed to be missing in Werribee Gorge State Park in Victoria, around 70km northwest of Melbourne.
Police believe the semi-experienced bushwalker set off to walk the 10km track around the Werribee Gorge Circuit.
David Occhipinti, 35, from Noble Park North, is believed to be missing in Werribee Gorge State Park in Victoria
Selfies posted by the bushwalker 24 hours ago could help police in their search for the man who vanished on Sunday afternoon
Police believe the semi-experienced bushwalker set off to walk the 10km track around the Werribee Gorge Circuit (pictured)
Mr Occhipinti posted selfies to his Facebook page from the the western lookout around 3.30pm yesterday.
The 35-year-old, from Noble Park North, has reportedly visited the park twice before and was believed to be carrying a small supply of food and water.
Police found the man’s car at a nearby park overnight and are searching the area by land and air.
The 35-year-old was due to arrive home around 7pm on Sunday night and is not carrying a GPS device
The 35-year-old, from Noble Park North, has reportedly visited the park twice before
Sergeant Mark Bacon told the Herald Sun there are concerns Mr Occhipinti may be injured.
‘They [his friends and family] are anxious for him to be located,’ Sergeant Bacon said.
‘The longer it gets, the more concerned we become. He may be injured in the bushland somewhere.’
Police have begun to search for the man off-track in the 575 hectare state park
Rescue teams have been searching marked tracks in the 575 hectare park for the missing man.
Police will now start searching for Mr Occhipinti off-track.
The 35-year-old was due to arrive home around 7pm on Sunday night and is not carrying a GPS device.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.