In Depth

Victorian bushwalker Michael Bowman survived for over a week in Tasmania's harsh wilderness with limited supplies

Emily Jarvie
Updated July 17 2019 - 6:29pm, first published 3:15pm
FOUND: Bushwalker Michael Bowman and Ambulance Tasmania flight paramedic Andy Summers tell the media how Mr Bowman survived for over a week in harsh and snowy conditions with limited supplies. Picture: Emily Jarvie
FOUND: Bushwalker Michael Bowman and Ambulance Tasmania flight paramedic Andy Summers tell the media how Mr Bowman survived for over a week in harsh and snowy conditions with limited supplies. Picture: Emily Jarvie

Missing Victorian bushwalker Michael Bowman said he did not think he would be able to survive much longer when he was rescued by a search team near Lake St Clair on Tuesday.

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Emily Jarvie

Emily Jarvie

Journalist

Emily Jarvie is a political journalist at The Advocate and The Examiner newspapers based in Hobart, Tasmania. Contact: emily.jarvie@austcommunitymedia.com.au

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