Missing hiker Taddeo Haigh has been found dead in bushland near Mansfield

The body of a man believed to be missing hiker Taddeo (Ted) Haigh has been located near Merrijig this afternoon. 

Missing hiker Ted Haigh has been found dead near Mansfeild Photo: Supplied

The 31-year-old was last seen leaving an address in Gibb Court on Sunday night around 9.30pm.

He told family and friends he was going for a walk. 

Emergency services and volunteers have been looking for Ted for the last 5 days. 

Police will prepare a report for the coroner.

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