Nathan Scobie: Desperate search for man missing at Springbrook National Park comes to a tragic end
A man’s body has been discovered at a popular hiking spot, ending a days-long search.
Nathan Scobie, 33, was last seen in Burleigh Heads, on Queensland’s Gold Coast, at 5.30am on January 16.
Queensland police officers had found his 2022 Volkswagen van at Purling Brook Falls in Springbrook National Park at 10.30pm the same day.
Police confirmed on Sunday morning that they had discovered the body of 33-year-old Nathan Scobie
An extensive search was launched, with Mr Scoobie’s family saying they had ‘serious concerns’ for his welfare.
Police confirmed on Sunday that his body was discovered on Sunday and that the death is not being treated as suspicious.
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Queensland police officers had found his 2022 Volkswagen van at Purling Brook Falls (pictured) in Springbrook National Park at 10.30pm the same day