Police Search for Missing Hiker Near Brisbane
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A 19-year-old hiker is missing near Brisbane, prompting a search and rescue operation with community and official support.
Police have launched a search and rescue operation south-west of Brisbane, where a hiker has been missing for two days.
The 19-year-old alerted authorities that he had become lost while trekking in Mount Barney National Park in the state's Scenic Rim on Thursday afternoon.
Police said there had been no contact from the missing teenager since.
SES volunteers and rescue helicopters have been deployed as part of the search efforts.
Dozens of community members have gathered at Upper Logan Road to assist, police said.
Anyone with information is being urged to contact emergency services.
