Rescue efforts to retrieve a child lost in snow in Tasmania's Central Highlands have been hampered by bad weather as the operation enters a second night.
The child, believed to be suffering hypothermia, became lost with two adults while bushwalking in the Walls of Jerusalem National Park.
Inspector Michael Johnston said the group activated a personal locator beacon shortly before 4.30pm on Sunday.
“We understand the group was planning a day walk, but were overpowered by the conditions they faced," he said on Monday.
Bad weather meant the rescue helicopter was unable to fly and a ground crew, made up of eight police SES and Ambulance Tasmania personnel walked to the area on Sunday night.
They reached the bushwalkers about 2.30am on Monday.
The child's condition improved with food and warmth - but the challenging weather conditions meant the rescue helicopter was unable to reach the bushwalkers.
More provisions are expected to be delivered to the group on Monday night and the situation reassessed on Tuesday.
