Stark warnings are issued to those intending to venture into Tasmania's Cradle Mountain National Park.

Sadly, the warnings were not enough to prevent the death of a Chinese tourist in the popular wilderness area on Friday night.

Signs describing the dangerous weather and the necessary safety equipment are erected at the park's visitor centre, and the following safety message appears on the Parks and Wildlife Service (PWS) website:

Cradle Mountain tourist dies after group 'overwhelmed' Photo shows Patches of snow on a mountain

A group of tourists who were unprepared for the extreme conditions at Cradle Mountain National Park is rescued, but one member of the group dies.

"Weather conditions in Tasmania can change quickly and frequently, especially in alpine areas. Snow, rain, wind an

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