A renewed Dezi Freeman search is under way in Mount Buffalo National Park, Victoria’s north-east, with five days of ground and drone patrols. The operation aims to locate the fugitive linked to a series of fatal shootings, and authorities say fresh gunshot activity reported in the area has kept investigators in the field as the search expands.
Search teams are focusing on a remote tract of the alpine park where rough terrain and variable weather can complicate efforts. Police say the operation involves field personnel, drone surveillance and aerial reconnaissance, with plans to adjust the effort depending on ground conditions and new information.
What we know
- The five-day search is centred on a remote portion of Mount Buffalo National Park in Victoria’s north-east.
- The operation is connected to fugitive Dezi Freeman and is part of ongoing efforts to locate him.
- There has been a report of a gunshot heard in the vicinity as investigators widen the net and increase patrols.
- Officials have not released a current description of Freeman or confirmed his precise whereabouts.
- Ground teams are using a mix of personnel and resources suited to the park’s rugged terrain, with air support providing overhead coverage.
What we don’t know
- Freeman’s exact location at the time of the gunshot and whether he was present in the search area.
- Whether the gunshot is related to the earlier fatal shootings or represents a separate incident.
- The full extent of the search zone and when or if the operation will be scaled back.
- Any potential threats to public safety and whether visitors are advised to avoid certain zones in Mount Buffalo.
- New information that might emerge from ongoing intelligence and ground checks.
The case continues to unfold as authorities evaluate tips and map out next steps in the hunt for Freeman, emphasising the need for caution in a region where weather, wildlife and rugged topography can shape the search. Communities in Victoria’s north-east remain on alert while police ask for patience as information is gathered and analysed.
