Desperate search for missing 21-year-old woman last seen travelling into bushland in a black ATV

  • Tara Rawnsley, 21, missing for over 24 hours
  • Mother and police issue urgent plea for help 
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A 21-year-old woman last seen heading into dense bushland is being urgently hunted by police as her loved ones issue a desperate plea for information.

Queensland woman Tara Rawnsley last contacted her family around 2.15pm on Monday and has not been seen or heard from in over 24 hours. 

Police believe Tara is on foot, or is travelling in a black Polaris Ranger ATV in bushland around the Haughton River, near Bill Britt Road, in Burdekin. 

Her mother, Roslyn Smith, made a desperate plea for information on Tuesday. 

'My beautiful girl has gone missing, Monday afternoon around 3pm,' she said. 

'Anyone around the Haughton River Pump Station area, please keep an eye out for her. Please contact me urgently, I need her home and safe.'

Police said a search and rescue operation was launched on Tuesday morning with the assistance of POLAIR and SES.

Tara is described as Caucasian, approximately 175cm tall with a slim build, blonde hair and blue eyes.

Tara Rawnsley, 21, (pictured) last contacted her family around 2.15pm on Monday. Queensland Police have said the she has not been seen or heard from since

It is believed Tara may be on foot, or is travelling in a black Polaris Ranger ATV in bushland around the Haughton River, near Bill Britt Road, in Burdekin.

Tara's mother Roslyn Smith shared a screenshot of her last known location on social media

She was last seen wearing shorts and a t-shirt.

Anyone with information regarding Tara's whereabouts has been urged to come forward by calling Policelink on 131 444. 

'If someone is in immediate danger, call 000,' they said.

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