Man missing on Mount Barney in severe heat
Police are coordinating a search for a man missing on Mount Barney.
Around 12.30pm, police received information that a man in his 40s was on his way down the south east ridge of the southern peak of the mountain when he became lost.
He told emergency services that he had run out of water and that his mobile phone was running out of battery.
His phone went flat before any further information could be obtained.
Police hold grave concerns for the man due to the severe heatwave currently being experienced across Southern Queensland.
A Search and Rescue Mission Area Coordinator (Sarmac) has been appointed and is coordinating volunteers from the State Emergency Service to assist.
SES volunteers will only be deployed in vehicles due to concerns for their own wellbeing due to the heat.
Aerial resources are being sourced to assist in the search.
If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24hrs per day at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting.
Report crime information anonymously via Crime Stoppers. Call 1800 333 000 or report online at www.crimestoppersqld.com.au.
