Hikers came across the remains of two women, believed to be aged in their 20s or 30s, in a scenic region of Australia’s Victoria state – a place known for its breathtaking vistas
Hikers made a horror discovery while moving through an isolated area where they found two women’s dead bodies.
The two hikers came across the remains near Lendenfeld Point in Australia’s alpine region in Victoria. They alerted authorities just before 1pm (local time) today.
Search and Rescue Squad and Air Wing officers responded to the incident and carried out an investigation of the site. The identities of the women are not known at this time, although authorities believe they are aged in the 20s or 30s.
Victoria Police said the deaths do not appear to be suspicious and that they could have been in the area to hike. Their remains were located close to the Cleve Cole Hut camping area.
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The Victoria highlands are popular with visitors for hiking and skiing during the Southern Hemisphere’s winter. Hiking trails lead through forests and high plains that offer sweeping views of the Victorian Alps.
A police spokesperson said: “Police are appealing for information from the public to assist in identifying those involved as we are not aware of any current missing person reports. Due to the conditions and isolated location police will camp at the scene overnight.”
Police are appealing for information from the public to assist in identifying those involved as they were not aware of any current missing person reports.
The bodies are expected to be removed tomorrow. Police said the women’s deaths are not related to an ongoing manhunt for the alleged killer Dezi Freeman.
Freeman, an alleged police killer, fled into bushland after firing on officers who visited his home to execute a warrant related to sex abuse allegations. He allegedly gunned down a 59-year-old detective and 35-year-old senior constable, who were said to have been “murdered in cold blood.”
The Mirror has contacted Victoria Police for comment.