Autistic, non-verbal man missing in Hanmer Springs (opens original article in a new tab)

Police and volunteers are searching for Patrick Eager, a 26-year-old autistic and non-verbal man, who went missing in Hanmer Springs after separating from his family on Conical Hill Track.

• Patrick Eager, a 26-year-old autistic and non-verbal man, is missing in Hanmer Springs after being separated from family on Conical Hill Track
• Around 30 volunteers from Land Search and Rescue are assisting police in the search for Eager
• Eager is described as 183cm tall, medium build, with short dark brown hair, wearing black shoes, track pants, and a black shirt with a green stripe