Tramper missing in Tararua Forest

Manawatu Police and Local LANDSAR volunteers are currently looking for David Schopf, a missing tramper in the Tararua Forest Park, Otaki Forks area.

He is a 21-year-old male from Austria. Wearing black pants, blue windbreaker jacket, brown hiking boots, and a yellow and black beanie.

Also carrying a large black and grey tramping pack.

Described as having blond short hair. Schopf was last seen at Waitewaewae Hut in the Tararua Forest Park at approximately 1.30pm Wednesday.

He has become separated from his tramping party between Waitewaewae Hut and Parawai Lodge, Otaki Forks. Police would like to hear from anyone who may have sighted this person.

There are some concerns for his safety. Please call police on 063513600 with any information.

Source: New Zealand Police.

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