Chris Minns
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“The government, myself â we're profoundly sorry,”
Chris Minns · said 2026-08-21 · reported 2026-08-21
Chris Minns apologised to the family of Lily Hooper for the false report that she was alive.
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“with half a bottle of water”
Chris Minns · said 2026-08-20 · reported 2026-08-21
Chris Minns incorrectly told a parliamentary hearing that missing hiker Lily Hooper had been found alive.
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“Lily's body has been found”
Chris Minns · said 2026-08-20 · reported 2026-08-21
Chris Minns corrected his earlier remarks to clarify that Lily Hooper had been found dead.
“This is obviously devastating, and I'm profoundly sad for her family and for all those concerned,”
Chris Minns · said 2026-08-20 · reported 2026-08-20
Minns expressed sympathy for Lily Hooper's family after confirming her death to a parliamentary hearing.
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