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A man missing in Hunter Valley bushland has been found safe and well.
NSW Police said on Sunday afternoon that the man - Michael Chalmers - was found about 11.30am along Barrington Tops Forest Road, Barrington Tops.
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NSW POLICE are searching Hunter bushland for missing man Michael Chalmers.
Police said Mr Chalmers, 41, was last seen at Pol Blue Creek, Tubrabucca Road, Moonan Brook - about 65 kilometres east of Scone - about 2pm on Saturday February 19.
Mr Chalmers was fishing when he became separated from his companion.
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Hunter Valley Police District were notified when Mr Chalmers could not be found and started their search.
Police hold concerns for Mr Chalmers' welfare and will be searching the area where he was last seen with assistance from the Dog Unit, PolAir, Police Rescue and State Emergency Services.
Mr Chalmers is described as being of Caucasian appearance, 185cm tall, of large build, with brown hair and blue eyes. He was last seen wearing black joggers, blue pants, a dark coloured t-shirt and a black hat with the letters BTS in red on the front of the hat.
Anyone with information about Mr Chalmers' whereabouts, or has dashcam vision from the area, is urged to contact police.
Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au
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