Following the death of 17-year-old Lily Hooper while bushwalking in Nattai National Park, Wollondilly Council proposed a distress beacon borrowing program on August 25, 2026. The safety initiative aims to help hikers call for rescue in remote areas.
Eighteen-year-old Lily Hooper was found dead in Nattai National Park on 2026-08-20 after eight days missing in the NSW Southern Highlands. Police initially issued conflicting messages about her being found alive, causing 20 minutes of confusion for her family before authorities clarified the miscommunication.