A 30-year-old Tasmanian man is missing after a hike in Mount Field National Park, with search efforts ongoing in harsh weather.

Daryl Fong, a 30-year-old Tasmanian man, is missing after failing to return from a day hike in Mount Field National Park, with search efforts underway since Monday, October 13, 2025. His last known contact was a text at 3 a.m. Sunday saying he would camp overnight due to bad weather. Search teams, including a helicopter, police, wilderness paramedics, and volunteers, are combing the Tarn Shelf area amid icy conditions and snow up to waist-high. Fong is believed to have some outdoor experience and may have had proper gear. Authorities are urging the public to report any information.