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Distress beacon borrowing program proposedafter teen hiker's death

The beacons are part of a safety program proposed by Wollondilly Council in memory of Lily Hooper who died while bushwalking in Nattai National Park.

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Brooke Chandler25 Aug 2026, 07:42 amUpdated 4h ago1 min readAsiaAustralia

Australia — Brooke Chandler

Distress beacon borrowing program proposed after teen hiker's death

The beacons are part of a safety program proposed by Wollondilly Council in memory of Lily Hooper who died while bushwalking in Nattai National Park.

This report is published with credit to ABC News Australia. The wire sent a summary; open the original for any extra context. Read on ABC News Australia →

Source: ABC News Australia · Brooke Chandler. Published 25 Aug 2026, 07:42 am.

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