Missing couple rescued overnight at Wineglass Bay

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Missing couple rescued overnight at Wineglass Bay. (2026, September 26). ABC News (AU). https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-09-26/couple-missing-overnight-at-tasmania-wineglass-bay-rescued/107199258

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A man and woman in their middle age were rescued early Saturday morning from Wineglass Bay in Tasmania following an overnight search mission initiated when they became unreachable. Search and rescue teams located them around 2:40 am, finding the couple cold and exhausted after walking without proper supplies during a late-night hike. Police highlighted the importance of adequate preparation for hikers, including warm clothing, food, and emergency communication devices.

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A man and woman in their middle ages were rescued overnight at Wineglass Bay, a popular tourist spot in Tasmania, after becoming uncontactable during their hike. Search and rescue teams were dispatched around 11pm on Friday following reports from a concerned relative. The couple was located by a helicopter at about 2:40am Saturday, appearing cold and fatigued. Police emphasized the importance of carrying adequate warm clothing, food, and emergency communication devices for bushwalkers to prevent such incidents.

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Tasmania

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Tasmania GPE · 2×

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Tasmania police say search and rescue teams were sent at about 11pm on Friday after a concerned relative reported the pair had become uncontactable.

framing: assertive · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-09-26

2026-09-26 · ABC News (AU)

Missing couple rescued overnight at Wineglass Bay · assertive framing

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A man and woman have been airlifted to safety in the early hours of Saturday morning after an overnight search. asserted

man → airlift → search

At about 2:40am, a rescue helicopter located the middle-aged couple, who police described as cold and tired. asserted

police → locate → who

Tasmania police say search and rescue teams were sent at about 11pm on Friday after a concerned relative reported the pair had become uncontactable. asserted

pair → say → Friday

Police say the incident is a timely reminder for bushwalkers to carry sufficient warm clothing and food, and emergency communication devices. asserted

bushwalkers → say → clothing