A missing magician has been found dead after he disappeared in Queensland bushland.
Daniel Hidden, 26, was last seen leaving his Broadbeach home, on the Gold Coast, in the early hours of June 14.
Two days later, his silver Hyundai Santa Fe and Galaxy caravan, along with abandoned personal belongings, were found by police along the side of the road in the Currumbin Valley, sparking a desperate search.
His body was found by search and rescue members at Mount Cougal National Park at 11am on Wednesday.
More than 100 personnel joined in the search with members of the Australian Defence Force taking part.
The discovery comes after his family shared an emotional plea on Tuesday, asking the public to help find him.
His brother Ilya Jamshidi said it was not uncommon for Mr Hidden to go camping, but it was unusual that he hadn’t contacted them in several days.
‘He hasn’t taken his phone with him, which is a bit unusual,’ he said.
Daniel Hidden, 26, was last seen leaving his Broadbeach home in the early hours of June 14
Mr Hidden’s silver Hyundai Santa Fe and Galaxy caravan, along with abandoned personal belongings, were found by police along the side of the road in the Currumbin Valley, sparking a desperate search
‘A week without contact or shelter, that’s pretty unusual to us.’
He added that his brother doesn’t like sticking to marked tracks and ‘desires the hardship in unexplored places’.
Mr Hidden’s death is not being treated as suspicious.
Queensland Police will prepare a report for the Coroner.
Investigations are continuing.
Also a cruise ship entertainer with Virgin Voyages, Mr Hidden had almost 7,000 followers on Instagram, where he last posted on June 10 – four days before he disappeared.
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