UPDATE: Missing Far North men found in Lakefield National Park

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Search underway in remote Far North area for 31-year-old Cameron Wilson and 23-year-old Caine Whitfield. Image: Supplied.

UPDATE: 

The 21 and 31-year-old men reported missing from the Lakefield National Park have been located safe and well.

The pair were spotted by a private helicopter within the National Park.

EARLIER: 

A search and rescue is currently underway in the Lakefield National Park area for two Far North men reported missing.

A 31-year-old Trinity Park man, Cameron Wilson and 23-year-old Cairns North man, Caine Whitfield planned to camp at the Lakefield National Park on Sunday, May 22 and return after one night.

The pair are believed to be travelling in a silver Toyota Hilux bearing Queensland registration CDW89 (pictured below).

The pair are believed to be travelling in a silver Toyota Hilux bearing Queensland registration CDW89 (pictured below).

The men have not been seen or heard since May 22 and police are concerned for their welfare.

A search and rescue operation began yesterday afternoon, with the assistance of a rescue helicopter, police and other agencies.  

Police are appealing for anyone that may have any information on the whereabouts of the men to contact police immediately.

If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24hrs per day at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting. 

Report crime information anonymously via Crime Stoppers. Call 1800 333 000 or report online at www.crimestoppersqld.com.au. 

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