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Missing teen hiker Lily Hooper found dead after disappearing in NSW national park a week ago

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This story was selected and curated by our editorial team in the Australia news category. Published on August 20, 2026 • Originally reported by Ima Caldwell. OMEGAZEPRIME provides independent news coverage and analysis for our readers. Stay informed with the latest developments.

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The body of missing 18-year-old bushwalker Lily Hooper has been found in a remote New South Wales national park more than a week after she set out on her hike.

NSW police said in a statement: “The body of a woman has been located in bushland following the search for a missing bushwalker in the Southern Highlands.”

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