A search and rescue operation is underway in North Queensland for a 21-year-old woman.
Tara Rawnsley has not been seen or heard from since she made contact with her family at 2.15pm (AEST) yesterday.
Police have not revealed the nature of that contact but have today called in the SES and police helicopter to search for her in bushland around the Haughton River, near Bill Britt Road in Upper Haughton.
Tara may be travelling in a black Polaris Ranger ATV. (Queensland Police)
It’s believed she may be on foot, or may have been travelling in a black Polaris Ranger ATV.
Tara is described as Caucasian, approximately 175cm tall with a slim build, blonde hair and blue eyes.
She was last seen wearing shorts and a t-shirt.
Anyone with information regarding Tara’s whereabouts is urged to come forward to police.