Bushwalk Australia

Safety message reiterated

Tasmania Police have reiterated a safety message to anyone using beach tracks or walking tracks, following a single report of a man acting suspiciously on on the “Whitewater” Walking track in Kingston yesterday afternoon.

It was reported to police that a man of dishevelled appearance attempted to lure a young girl who was walking behind her mother, towards the bushes on the side of the track. The man allegedly used hand gestures to signal the child toward his location.

There was no physical contact between the man and child, however the incident has scared the child and caused significant concern to the mother of the child who was nearby.

Kingston Police reiterate that this is an isolated incident, however, with school holidays fast approaching, we would like to take this opportunity to remind members of the public to remain vigilant while out walking, always try to walk with somebody else, stick to defined walking tracks and where possible ensure that a mobile phone is accessible and of course, report any suspicious behaviour to police on 131 444.

Strider wrote:Where is this track exactly?

Tasmania Police
Allaying Community Concerns

Kingston police would like to allay community concerns regarding an alleged approach to a child on the “Whitewater” walking track on Monday.

It was reported to police that a man of dishevelled appearance attempted to lure a young girl who was walking behind her mother, towards the bushes on the side of the track.

Police made thorough enquiries in relation to this matter and have located and interviewed a man this morning.

“The community can be reassured that there was no ill-intention on behalf of the man,” said Acting Sergeant Jon Remess.

“The man only spoke to the child briefly to indicate which direction her dog had run,” he said.

"The man assisted in our enquiries voluntarily and after investigation there is no evidence to suggest there was ever an intention of harm or ill-will."

Police take all reports of this nature seriously and would like to reassure the public that they are satisfied with the result of this investigation.

The safety message regarding walking tracks is still however pertinent and walkers are encouraged to be vigilant, keep their wits about them and report any suspicious behaviour.

Giddy_up wrote:simonm it's a very grim subject indeed. To much of it happening in all societies around the world.

Nuts wrote:Ayeee. It's a funny ol world.

Nuts wrote:Not to take anything from that message (or the reaction), this one may also be of interest:

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid ... =1&theater

Nuts wrote:Not to take anything from that message (or the reaction), this one may also be of interest:

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid ... =1&theater

Hazard Warning

Police have received information that hazards are being intentionally created on the bike track of the Meehan ranges.

Reports have been received that thin pieces of green coloured string are being tied between trees on opposite sides of the track.

Riders using the tracks said that riding from the top of the Clarence mountain bike track and in between there and the top of Belbins track, they had noticed the string (which blended in with the environment) and had narrowly avoided having an accident.

If anyone has any information in relation to this matter please contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or your local police station.

Travis22 wrote:I wonder how on earth the incident was turned from a completely innocent situation where the bloke was trying to help someone, into what it did.

Travis22 wrote:I wonder how on earth the incident was turned from a completely innocent situation where the bloke was trying to help someone, into what it did. .