Preliminary report: Lily Hooper died in fall on first bushwalk
Preliminary reports indicate the 18-year-old suffered a fall in Nattai National Park on her first day. She died that afternoon. Her body was found eight days later.
Why it mattersThe revelation ended the family's anguish about whether Lily suffered alone in the cold. But it also raised questions about solo bushwalk safety for young people.
AustraliaHer family is calling for 'Lily's Law' to promote awareness of emergency tracking devices like EPIRBs, Garmins and Navmans for young people hiking alone.
Corroborated byperthnow.com.au·7news.com.au
✓ Claims checked against the source and corrected before publish. checked 1 h ago
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