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Hikers rescued by AI drone in Kosciuszko national park

Published Saturday, June 27, 2026 · Updated June 27

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  • AI in Emergency Response Success — 1 source

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Two hikers who became lost after veering off a track in Kosciuszko national park were successfully rescued within five hours. This mission marked the first time Fire and Rescue NSW utilized an AI-powered drone for such an operation, which significantly reduced the search time and risks for human rescue teams.

What We Know — Key Points

  • Two hikers, a 28-year-old woman and a 29-year-old man, who veered off a walking track near the Main Range in Kosciuszko national park, were found within five hours.
  • The rescue was achieved using a drone powered by artificial intelligence, marking a first-of-its-kind mission for Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW).
  • The AI detection system developed by FRNSW significantly reduced the search time and risk for human rescuers.

What Is Claimed — Perspectives

AI in Emergency Response Success
  • The Guardian

    Two hikers lost in Kosciuszko national park were rescued within five hours using an AI-powered drone. This marks the first time Fire and Rescue NSW's AI detection system was used for such a rescue, significantly reducing search time and risk for rescuers.

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