An AI-powered drone successfully located two missing hikers in Kosciuszko National Park within five hours, marking a first for Fire and Rescue NSW. The drone used thermal imaging and a speaker to guide rescuers, significantly reducing potential search time.
An AI-powered drone successfully located two hikers lost in Kosciuszko National Park, NSW. Fire and Rescue NSW used thermal imaging and AI detection software to find the men, who had strayed off the Dead Horse Gap track. The technology is credited with significantly reducing search time and risk to rescuers.
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Wild horse numbers in Kosciuszko National Park have sharply increased, prompting the NSW government to resume aerial culling and consider fertility control trials. The 2025 survey estimated 10,309 horses, far exceeding the legal target of 3,000 by mid-2027.
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Feral horse populations in Kosciuszko National Park have surged, with estimates showing a significant increase after aerial culling was paused in 2025. Conservationists urge the NSW government to scrap retention zones and reduce numbers drastically.
