Lily Hooper’s family was told she’d been found alive. ‘She’s coming home,’ her father said – then tears of joy turned to grief

Guardian International•Thu, Aug 20, 2026, 11:58 PM•2 min read

After eight days missing in the rugged NSW bush, word came through that the 18-year-old had been located. Her family were waiting with presents Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast The rugged landscape of the New Sout...

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