<div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>A man has been found alive after surviving almost four days without any food, water or supplies in rugged bushland in </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/tasmania" rel="" target="_blank" title="Tasmania"><span>Tasmania</span></a><span>.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Corey Chugg was with a friend at Mt Barrow, north-east of Launceston, on Sunday night when the pair became separated.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>The 32-year-old became lost and has been missing since with police holding concerns for his safety.</span></div></div><div><div id="adspot-mobile-medium"></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><strong><span>READ MORE: </span></strong><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/national/australia-covid-19-vaccine-astra-zeneca-blood-clot-cause/730c03ce-f908-4d0d-a7f8-781534429a85" rel="" target="_blank" title=""><strong><span>Reason why COVID vaccine caused serious blood clots revealed</span></strong></a></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>A massive search and rescue team, including emergency services, ATVs, drones and a helicopter, has been scouring the area since Sunday.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Earlier today, crews found him at the bottom of a steep incline near a creek on the edge of the known search area.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>"They walked along the usual path, called out to Mr Chugg, who has replied and said hello and who he was and was incredibly grateful to be found," Inspector Aleena Crack said.</span></div></div><div><div class="OUTBRAIN" data-reactroot="" data-src="//www.9news.com.au/national/tasmania-corey-chugg-missing-man-found-alive-in-mt-barrow/9acafb0f-769c-4446-a76e-8a585a9af716" data-widget-id="AR_5"></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>"I've spoken to the rescuers themselves, and they were incredibly pleased and very happy.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>"It's always a great relief when you find somebody alive and well, much better than any alternative outcome and everyone is really happy with how it's gone today."</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><strong><span>READ MORE: </span></strong><a 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class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Chugg was winched to safety and able to speak with emergency services.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>He received a medical assessment before being taken to the hospital.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>He is suffering from some exposure-related illness and has a foot injury, but the extent of his physical condition is unknown at this stage.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><strong><span>READ MORE: </span></strong><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/national/barbeques-galore-iconic-australian-retailer-goes--into-receivership/23c2c346-bea6-4555-9899-f2af9272a5b7" rel="" target="_blank" title=""><strong><span>Iconic Australian retailer collapses into receivership</span></strong></a></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Police have contacted his family to let them know he has been found alive. </span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>They will be speaking to him after he recovers to understand how he became lost.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><strong><em><span>NEVER MISS A STORY:</span></em></strong><span> </span><em><span>Get your breaking news and exclusive stories first by following us across all platforms.</span></em></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><ul><li><strong><em><span>Download the 9NEWS App here via</span></em></strong><span> </span><a href="https://apps.apple.com/au/app/9news/id1010533727" target="_blank" title=""><strong><em><span>Apple</span></em></strong></a><span> </span><strong><em><span>and</span></em></strong><span> 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