Missing hiker found in central Qld
Published: 08:24:29 AM, Tue 29 January 2013 UTC
A hiker who set off alone for a bushwalk in central Queensland has been found.
The 36-year-old started a solo day trek at Mount Dalrymple on Tuesday morning, west of Mackay and police were told at 10.45pm (AEST) that he'd failed to return.
A search began at first light and RACQ Rescue helicopter says the man was found in the Mount Dalrymple area at 9.30am on Wednesday.
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