AN ENDEAVOUR Hills man was found safe and well on Friday following a police search at Bunyip State Park.
The 33-year-old was last seen at his home in Essex Park Drive early last week.
The discovery of his car on a track adjacent to Ellis Road near the Bunyip River in Tonimbuk sparked a major search.
The Police Air Wing searched the park and on Friday the Search and Rescue Squad, along with police on motor bikes, members from the Force Response Unit and local police continued the search.
The man met searchers near where his car was left on Friday about 2pm.
Senior Sergeant Russell Patten of Pakenham police said he was pleased with the assistance provided by the public to map out the search area.
“We were able to use the local knowledge provided by the public to assist us in coordinating the search,” he said.
Police also expressed caution to anyone hiking or camping in state parks to prepare adequately for the conditions and always notify someone of their plans and expected return time.
“People need to be mindful of the cold weather that is now becoming an issue and the importance of letting someone know all the details of their trip,” he said.
The man had medical attention on Friday and was later interviewed by police.
Narre Warren CIU said charges were now pending over various offences.
In a separate incident a woman went missing in Narre Warren on Saturday night during a Greek Easter celebration.
The 35-year-old, who speaks little English, disappeared from her Circuit Avenue home about 11pm without her purse and without telling anyone where she was going.
She was found safe and well the following morning.
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