Tasmanian man Peter Willoughby (76) missing in bushland

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Scottsdale (Tasmania) man Peter Willoughby has not been seen since he wandered off into bushland north-east of Launceston on Sunday afternoon.

Police say the 76-year-old was in the area trying to recover his bogged car when he became separated from his group.

Second time in a week police have gone to aid of missing 76yo

Mounted crews and drones are now involved in the search for Peter Willoughby, 76, who became disoriented and walked off into dense bushland near Launceston, police say.

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Searchers find no trace of elderly man lost in bushland

Crews have scoured swathes of bushland trying to find an elderly man who disappeared while trying to retrieve his bogged car.

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Search continues for 76yo man missing in Tasmanian bushland

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Fears grow for missing Tasmanian man lost in freezing bushland

Peter Willoughby disappeared near Hollybank on Sunday…

pulsetasmania.com.au

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“It’s very possible he is experiencing hypothermia. The weather conditions here for the last couple of nights have been bitterly cold, especially because of the wind chill factor.”

When he went missing, Willoughby had only the clothes he was wearing and an axe. His phone was left at home.

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