A couple who had been missing for more than a week while camping in the WA Outback have been spotted from the air, and appear to be in good health.
Police say Ena Melville and Douglas Sims last made contact with their family on September 30, and had been due to return home on Sunday.
The pair, aged 62 and 68, had been camping in the Warburton area, more than 1700 kilometres away from their Margaret River homes.
The Warburton area is reported to have experienced heavy rainfall recently and, amidst concerns for the travellers’ welfare, WA Police launched a search to find them.
9News report that Police Air Wing spotted the couple yesterday during a search of an area about 130 kilometres south of Warburton.
“They did not appear to be in distress or in need of assistance, however, this cannot be confirmed as officers were unable to communicate with them,” a police statement said. “Officers from Warburton Police are currently travelling towards the location to complete a welfare check.”
The couple had been travelling in a Grey Toyota Prado towing a small camper trailer.
WA Police have issued a list of tips for people travelling in a vehicle in the WA Outback. They are:
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