A desperate search has been launched for a young hiker who went missing at a national park.
Jack who went hiking at the Grampians National Park, around three hours north-west of Melbourne, was last seen at 7.15pm on Wednesday.
Police hold grave concerns for the welfare of the 20-year-old who last spoke to his family over a video call after he reached the top of Pinnacle Point near Halls Gap.
He has not been seen or heard from since he went missing.
His family have issued an urgent plea to help with the search and rescue for Jack who lives with autism.
Emergency crews are desperately searching for a Jack (pictured), a young hiker who went missing at a popular national park.
Jack’s mother Katrina Baulch has urged anyone nearby to assist in the efforts to locate her son.
‘Jack walked the Pinnacle at Halls Gap late yesterday and hasn’t returned,’ Ms Baulch told the Herald Sun.
‘He’s been uncontactable since 7.30pm.’
Jack also has very limited equipment to help him manage the rugged terrain and weather conditions at the park.
Search and rescue efforts are well underway with emergency services including Victoria Police, SES Volunteers and the Air Wing joining forces to find Jack.
Jack’s vehicle was found at School Road, metres away from Halls Gap.
Jack has been described as being 175cm tall with a slim build and has brown hair.
He was last seen wearing a white T-shirt, spotted blue shorts, and a brown rimmed hat.
He was also wearing a pair of black shoes.
Jack’s concerned family has issue an urgent plea to help find the 20-year-old (pictured) with authorities fearing for his safety due to the rugged terrain and weather conditions
Pinnacle point is an iconic trail and lookout in Victoria that is often visited by locals and tourists.
Visitors are treated to stunning views of Halls Gap and some of the peaks of Grampians National Park.
The walk from the Halls Gap Caravan park to Pinnacle Point is 9.6kilometres and takes visitors five hours to complete.
Jack’s vehicle is several metres away from the caravan park.
Daily Mail has contacted Victoria Police for comment.
Anyone with information of Jack’s whereabouts has been urged to contact Ararat Police on (03) 5355 1500.