- A search is underway for an 88-year-old lost in north Victoria’s Alpine region
- Police hold concerns for the man because of his age and the weather conditions
- Leslie Southwell is described as about 167cm with a thin build and short grey hair
- He was out over the last eight days before separating from the group Thursday
- The group were trekking 4.7km from Cleve Cole Memorial Hut to Michelle Hut
A desperate search is underway for an 88-year-old man who was hiking with friends in North East Victoria’s Alpine region.
Leslie Southwell was trekking through the area over the eight days before he was separated from the rest of the group on Thursday.
They were on a 4.7 kilometre trek from Cleve Cole Memorial Hut to Michelle Hut when friends noticed Mr Southwell was gone.
A desperate search is underway for an 88-year-old man (pictured is Leslie Southwell) who was hiking with friends in North East Victoria’s Alpine region after he became separated from the group
Police and family members hold concerns for Mr Southwell’s welfare because of his age and the weather conditions in the Alpine area.
The elderly man is described as about 167cm with a thin build and short grey hair.
He was last seen wearing a dark Gore-Tex top and bottom.
Mr Southwell was carrying a royal blue back pack and is well equipped for the environment carrying three days of food and an orange single man tent.
Police have released an image of Leslie in the hope someone recognises him and can assist in locating him.
Anyone who sights Leslie or has information is urged to contact Wangaratta Police Station on 03 5723 0827.