Desperate plea for help from family of Indian man missing in southern WA
Parbhat was last seen in his vehicle at The Gap in Torndirrup National Park near Albany.
The family of a missing Indian national last seen at a dangerous coastal tourist spot on Western Australia's south coast are appealing to the public to help piece together what has happened to their loved one.
Parbhat, 24, was last seen in his vehicle at The Gap near Albany on the state's rugged southern coastline on Monday, August 5.
Despite a large-scale sea and land search by police and emergency service volunteers, there has been no sign of him.
The area, which draws thousands of tourists each year, is known for its dangerous coastline with 40-metre-high cliffs and frequent large waves.
Parbhat was last seen on August 5 at The Gap near Albany.(Supplied: Josh Sala Tenna)
He said his family are still searching for answers as to why Parbhat was in Albany in the first place.
Rahul said the family believed he was working in a restaurant as a chef in Perth before his disappearance, but little was known about his movements for the past six months.
"We're deeply concerned for his safety and wellbeing," he said.
"Parbhat's parents and our entire family in India are heartbroken, and they need answers."
Parbhat lived in Melbourne with Rahul, who is his only family in Australia, when he first moved from India.
Missing Indian national's family appeals for help after man last seen at The Gap
In short:
Family of Indian national missing in southern Western Australia have launched a desperate appeal for information.Parbhat was last seen in his vehicle at The Gap in Torndirrup National Park near Albany.
What's next?
Police say the search is ongoing and call for anyone with information about Parbhat's movements to contact them.The family of a missing Indian national last seen at a dangerous coastal tourist spot on Western Australia's south coast are appealing to the public to help piece together what has happened to their loved one.
Parbhat, 24, was last seen in his vehicle at The Gap near Albany on the state's rugged southern coastline on Monday, August 5.
Despite a large-scale sea and land search by police and emergency service volunteers, there has been no sign of him.
The area, which draws thousands of tourists each year, is known for its dangerous coastline with 40-metre-high cliffs and frequent large waves.
Parbhat was last seen on August 5 at The Gap near Albany.(Supplied: Josh Sala Tenna)
Investigation into final movements
Parbhat's cousin Rahul flew from Melbourne to WA at the weekend to assist police.He said his family are still searching for answers as to why Parbhat was in Albany in the first place.
Rahul said the family believed he was working in a restaurant as a chef in Perth before his disappearance, but little was known about his movements for the past six months.
"We're deeply concerned for his safety and wellbeing," he said.
"Parbhat's parents and our entire family in India are heartbroken, and they need answers."
Parbhat lived in Melbourne with Rahul, who is his only family in Australia, when he first moved from India.
