The NT Police Force Search and Rescue Section safely located a 61-year-old woman who had become lost in bushland near the Nauiyu Community yesterday afternoon.

Around 12:40pm, the Joint Emergency Services Communication Centre (JESCC) received a call from the woman, who reported she had left a licensed premises the previous evening and began walking towards Nauiyu. She later became disoriented in bushland and ran out of drinking water.

Nauiyu police members deployed and commenced the initial search. A short time later, the Search and Rescue Section coordinated an emergency response, with a helicopter dispatched to assist.

One of the Nauiyu members remained in the search area and used the vehicle siren to alert the woman of his location. 

Around 5:00pm, she was located in bushland approximately 240 metres north of the Nauiyu access road.

The woman was conveyed to the local clinic for assessment and treated for dehydration but was otherwise in good health.

Sergeant Chris Grotherr said, “This is a great result and thankfully the woman was located safe and well.

“As the weather heats up across the Territory, it’s a timely reminder for everyone to take extra care when travelling or walking in remote areas.

“Always carry enough drinking water, plan ahead and let someone know your movements.”