Two bushwalkers have been returned to safety by emergency services after becoming lost near St Albans.
Officers from Hawkesbury Police Area Command (PAC) and other emergency services workers were called to conduct a search of the area on Monday, January 28 after the pair became lost.
“The pair had spent the night in bushland,” a statement from Hawkesbury police said.
“Following an aerial search by a police helicopter the pair were located safe and well and returned to their vehicle.”
Local police took the opportunity to remind the community to adequately prepare for outdoor activities, “including the taking of provisions, knowledge of the area you are going into and have the capacity to call or notify emergency services should the need arise”.