Suspected police killer Dezi Freeman could remain in rugged Alpine bushland for weeks, a survival expert has warned.
Authorities from across Australia are scouring dense forest around Porepunkah, north-east of Melbourne, in search of the 56-year-old.
Mr Freeman has not been seen since he allegedly shot dead two police officers and injured a third during a confrontation at his Porepunkah property on Tuesday morning.
Victoria Police has deployed multiple tactical teams in the search, including the canine unit, a tactical armoured vehicle and helicopters using thermal imaging.
Gordon Dedman is a survival instructor for NORFORCE, an army reserve Regional Force Surveillance Unit that conducts long range patrols and border protection operations in the wilderness areas of remote northern Australia.
He knows the Alpine bushland well, and said Mr Freeman could potentially remain in the wild for weeks, depending on his level of training.
“If he’s got equipment and the right clothing, with some knowledge and skills, you could survive a long time out there quite easily especially if you’re on foot,” Mr Dedman said.
