Desperate search for missing mother-of-two, 36, who disappeared during an afternoon walk
- Felicity Shadbolt, 36, failed to return home from an afternoon walk on Sunday
- The mother-of-two went for a walk on Mount Nameless in WA's Pilbara region
- Large-scale search is underway as temperatures in area reached more than 37C
A young mother-of-two who failed to return home after an afternoon walk has prompted a large-scale search over her unexpected disappearance.
Felicity Shadbolt, a 36-year-old mother of two young daughters, was last seen about 11.30 on the Sunday morning in Western Australia's Pilbara region.
She went for a walk on Mount Nameless near Karijini National Park and regularly walks in the area, police have said.
Felicity Shadbolt, (pictured) a 36-year-old mother of two young daughters, failed to return home after an afternoon walk in Western Australia's Pilbara region
She went for a walk on Mount Nameless near Karijini National Park (pictured) and regularly walks in the area, police have said
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She is described as being 150-155cm tall, of slim build, and with blonde hair
Bad weather initially halted the search but police and volunteers from Tom Price and Karratha searched the area on Monday.
Ms Shadbolt left home with water but temperatures reached more than 37 degrees in the area on Sunday.
A helicopter also searched from the air with the help of four riders on horseback who were deployed to sweep the area for the missing mother.
Thunderstorms and lightning put an end the search which will re-commence at 5am on Tuesday, a police spokesperson said.
She is described as being 150-155cm tall, of slim build, and has blonde hair which is braided in two ponytails.
She is believed to be wearing blue pants and a black t-shirt, and is in possession of a bright light blue CamelBak hydration pack.
Anyone with information is asked to call Police on 131 444.
Bad weather initially halted the search for Ms Shadbolt (pictured right with husband, left) but police and volunteers from Tom Price and Karratha searched the area on Monday
Ms Shadbolt left home with water but temperatures reached more than 37 degrees in the area on Sunday
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