Couple airlifted from Wineglass Bay overnight after relative raises alarmPosted Sat 26 Sep 2026 at 1:51pmSat 26 Sep 2026 at 1:51pm, updated Sat 26 Sep 2026 at 1:57pmSat 26 Sep 2026 at 1:57pmWineglass Bay is a popular tourist destination on Tasmania's Freycinet Peninsula. (Supplied: Phil Kitt)A man and woman have been airlifted to safety in the early hours of Saturday morning after an overnight search.The couple had been on a walk in Tasmania's Wineglass Bay area, a popular tourist destination.At about 2:40am, a rescue helicopter located the middle-aged couple, who police described as cold and tired.Tasmania police say search and rescue teams were sent at about 11pm on Friday after a concerned relative reported the pair had become uncontactable.Police say the incident is a timely reminder for bushwalkers to carry sufficient warm clothing and food, and emergency communication devices.
Missing couple rescued overnight at Wineglass Bay
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