Search underway to locate missing bushwalker- South Coast

A large land and air search is underway on the state’s South Coast after a bushwalker failed to return home yesterday.

Christopher Karmadonoff, aged 22, was last seen entering bushland off Back Creek Road, Nethercote, about 10.30am yesterday (Saturday 25 November 2023).

Police were alerted when he failed to return home from the hike and couldn’t be located or contacted.

Officers from South Coast Police District, along with the SES and Westpac Lifesaver helicopter, have conducted an extensive land and air search of the area.

Christopher took food and water with him; however, serious concerns are held for his welfare.

Christopher is described as being of Caucasian appearance, 187cm tall, medium build, with brown hair.

He was last seen wearing a green/blue fishing shirt, board shorts, and work boots.

Anyone with information into Chrsitopher’s whereabouts is urged to contact nearest police station or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. Information is treated in strict confidence. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.

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