{"id":756802,"date":"2026-06-24T08:11:12","date_gmt":"2026-06-24T08:11:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/756802\/"},"modified":"2026-06-24T08:11:12","modified_gmt":"2026-06-24T08:11:12","slug":"missing-gold-coast-magician-daniel-hidden-found-dead-after-extensive-bushland-search","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/756802\/","title":{"rendered":"Missing Gold Coast magician Daniel Hidden found dead after extensive bushland search"},"content":{"rendered":"

A missing magician has been found dead after an extensive multi-agency search sparked widespread concern<\/a> and an emotional public appeal from his family.<\/p>\n

The body of Daniel Hidden, 26, was located about 11am on Wednesday following a search and rescue operation in bushland at Mount Cougal National Park in Currumbin Valley in the Gold Coast<\/a> hinterland.<\/p>\n

The operation was launched after Hidden\u2019s silver Hyundai Santa Fe and Galaxy caravan were found parked near Currumbin Creek Rd two days after he was last seen leaving a Broadbeach address about 3am on June 14.<\/p>\n

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More than 100 personnel were involved in the search, including police, SES volunteers, Queensland<\/a> Fire Department crews, Rural Fire Service volunteers, Polair and drone operators.<\/p>\n

Australian Defence Force personnel joined<\/a> the operation on Tuesday as authorities expanded efforts across the rugged and densely vegetated terrain.<\/p>\n

Daniel Hidden (left) and the rugged Mt Cougal area in Currumbin Valley (right), where police and emergency crews conducted a large-scale search. Credit: Facebook\/Google Maps\"SearchSearch headquarters had been established near where the vehicle was found. Credit: 7NEWS<\/p>\n

His family remained at the search site throughout the operation and had earlier made an emotional appeal for his safe return<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Police said his death is not being treated as suspicious and a report will be prepared for the Coroner.<\/p>\n

Investigations into the circumstances surrounding Hidden\u2019s death are continuing.<\/p>\n

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