Missing teen hiker found dead in Australian bush after eight-day search
The state premier initially said Lily Hooper had been found alive before police confirmed her death.
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""This is obviously devastating, and I'm profoundly sad for her family and for all those concerned.""
— Chris Minns , Politician
""Lily Hooper had so much more to offer the world. Her passing, I have no doubt, will be felt very deeply.""
— Anthony Albanese , Politician
""We can only imagine what Lily's family is going through right now. Such news would be a nightmare for any parent, and we grieve for Lily's wider family.""
— Angus Taylor , Politician
Key People
Opposition leader who commented on the threats against parliamentarians.
Anthony Albanese is the Prime Minister of Australia.
Chris Minns is the Premier of New South Wales, Australia.
Joseph Cassar is an Assistant Police Commissioner in New South Wales.
Lily Hooper was an 18-year-old teenager who went missing while hiking in the Australian bush.
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The state premier initially said Lily Hooper had been found alive before police confirmed her death.
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