Australian Defence Force joins search for missing magician

A large-scale search operation involving military personnel is underway in remote Queensland bushland for a missing magician who vanished over a week ago. Daniel Hidden, 26, was last seen leaving his home on Chelsea Avenue in Broadbeach, Gold Coast, around 3 a.m. on June 14, driving a silver Hyundai Santa Fe and towing a Galaxy caravan. His phone was switched off shortly after.

Two days later, on June 16, police located his abandoned vehicle and caravan in a car park on Currumbin Creek Road in the Currumbin Valley, a rugged area within Springbrook National Park south of the Gold Coast. Despite an extensive search involving police, firefighters, State Emergency Service volunteers, drones, and police aviation units, no trace of Hidden has been found.

Authorities have described his disappearance as highly out of character and hold serious concerns for his welfare. The challenging, dense rainforest terrain has prompted an escalation of the search, with the Australian Defence Force joining the operation. Officials said military personnel were expected on site on Tuesday, June 23, and Wednesday, June 24, to assist before the strategy is reassessed.

Acting Inspector Brett Jackson said...