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Police ‘hopeful’ of finding missing teen hiker alive

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The Age45 mins ago

Lily Hooper, described by police as an experienced hiker, set out on a rough bush trail on Wednesday. The 18-year-old hasn’t been seen since.

Lily Hooper, described by police as an experienced hiker, set out on a rough bush trail on Wednesday. The 18-year-old hasn’t been seen since.

Stuff🏁 first to report5 hrs ago

Police said the area was “fairly rugged” with search crews confronted with extensive and rough bushland.