In a statement via Southern NSW Local Health District, Nazari thanked everyone for their efforts in the search.

"I would like to thank everyone who has wished me well in my recovery, and prayed for me," he said.

"I am very grateful for the rescuers and volunteers involved in searching for me, may God bless them all.”

Nazari is recovering at Cooma Hospital, where the 23-year-old is being treated for dehydration, however discharges have confirmed he is recovering well and is expected to be discharged within the next few days.”