Three bushwalkers rescued from Lake Rhona in Tasmania's south-west

Topic:Police

Monday 22 DecemberMon 22 Dec 2025 at 8:47am

The reflection of mountains and a lake at Lake Rhona in Tasmania's south west. — Hikers are reminded "snow, rain, wind and sun are all possible at any time of the year" in Tasmania. (ABC Open: Heath Whiley)

In short:

A rescue helicopter was dispatched this morning after authorities received an alert triggered by the activation of a personal locator beacon at around 1am on Monday.

Police said "favourable weather conditions allowed the helicopter crew to reach the scene" at Lake Rhona, about 93km from Hobart.

What's next?

Police remind bushwalkers to always carry appropriate safety equipment, including a personal locator beacon, when exploring remote areas in Tasmania.

Three "cold and wet but otherwise uninjured" bushwalkers have been airlifted out of Tasmania's remote south-west after calling for help.

Tasmania Police said the trio were "safely retrieved from Lake Rhona in Tasmania's remote south-west" after activating a personal locator beacon shortly after 1am on Monday.

The rescue helicopter was dispatched on Monday morning and "favourable weather conditions allowed the helicopter crew to reach the scene", police said.

The trio was airlifted to Strathgordon, "cold and wet but otherwise uninjured".

Police remind bushwalkers to always carry appropriate safety equipment, including a personal locator beacon, when exploring remote areas in Tasmania.

The Parks and Wildlife Service advises hikers contemplating Lake Rhona that "experience is recommended" and "tracks may be long, rough and very steep".

"Weather conditions in Tasmania can change quickly and frequently, especially in alpine areas.