He last texted a friend about 3am on Sunday, saying he planned to seek shelter and camp in the park overnight.<\/p>\n
Know the news with the 7NEWS app: Download today The friend alerted police on Monday afternoon when Fong failed to show up.<\/p>\n According to Fong\u2019s social media, the University of Sydney<\/a> graduate is an avid photographer who frequently visits national parks to capture wildlife and nature.<\/p>\n He previously posted snowy photos from Mt Field National Park in 2023, writing: \u201cFirst hike into Mount Field National Park. Incredible views, not so incredible weather.\u201d<\/p>\n His white Subaru was found in the Lake Dobson carpark, which police believe was left there on Friday night when he began his walk.<\/p>\n Police<\/a> said search efforts are focused on the Tarn Shelf area, where rescuers are facing \u201cknee to waist-high\u201d snow in some sections.<\/p>\n Inspector Luke Horne said teams continue to battle harsh conditions as the search enters its third day, including \u201csnow and rain, poor visibility, and near gale-force winds\u201d.<\/p>\n \u201cWe know there have been about 100 people in the Mt Field National Park area since Saturday morning when Daryl commenced his walk,\u201d Horne said.<\/p>\n \u201cI ask those people to please consider whether they saw Daryl\u2019s vehicle in the carpark, or any sign of him, and if they have any witness information that may assist the search, to come forward.\u201d<\/p>\n Anyone who saw Fong in the Mt Field National Park area, or his vehicle in the carpark, is urged to contact Bridgewater Police.<\/p>\n Extreme conditions in Australia\u2019s wilderness have prompted Chinese authorities to issue safety alerts<\/a> for their citizens travelling in the country.<\/p>\n A Chinese tourist died while hiking in Tasmania\u2019s Cradle Mountain National Park on September 26.<\/p>\n She was part of a tour group that became stranded in freezing weather.<\/p>\n Just a week later, on October 3, two Chinese women were found huddled together on Mount Bogong in Victoria\u2019s alpine region.<\/p>\n \u201cRecently, in the consular district of our Consulate, which includes Victoria and Tasmania, tragic accidents have occurred in which Chinese citizens lost their lives while hiking or mountain climbing outdoors,\u201d the Chinese Consulate-General in Melbourne said in a translated statement.<\/p>\n \u201cPlease do not blindly follow trends or engage in high-risk activities that exceed your personal capabilities, in order to avoid unnecessary safety risks.\u201d<\/p>\n The alert echoes ongoing warnings from Australian authorities for visitors to be well prepared before venturing into the country\u2019s rugged wilderness, where weather conditions can change suddenly.<\/p>\n![\"Download](\"https:\/\/7news.com.au\/static\/media\/right-red-arrow.92bca5db.svg\"){kind=icon}
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Search teams continue to battle harsh conditions as the search continues. Credit: Tasmania Police<\/p>\n