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Shaken family of missing father Steven Clough make desperate plea for help after he vanished during camping trip at Skipworth Reserve, Victoria

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Police are searching for Steven Clough (pictured), who was last seen leaving a campsite at Skipworth Reserve in Kevington, about three hours northeast of Melbourne on Friday.

The family of a father who has not been seen for two days has made a desperate plea for help to find his missing caravan.

Steven Clough, 58, was last seen leaving a campsite at Skipworth Reserve in Kevington, about three hours northeast of Melbourne, about 2pm on Friday.

The 58-year-old told his partner Tammy that he was going for a ride on his motorcycle near the dirt bike tracks near Mount Terrible.

His family has not received a response from Mr Clough, who regularly informs loved ones of his whereabouts.

Police are searching for Steven Clough (pictured), who was last seen leaving a campsite at Skipworth Reserve in Kevington, about three hours northeast of Melbourne on Friday.

Sonia Clough (pictured right) urged locals and anyone who had been in the area to search for her father.

Sonia Clough (pictured right) urged locals and anyone who had been in the area to search for her father.

Concerned for his well-being, they contacted the police, who have since begun a full-scale search for the experienced cyclist and camper.

Officers, including detectives from specialized units, began an extensive ground search on Friday.

The police also deployed the air wing to assist in search and rescue efforts.

On Sunday, Clough’s daughter Sonia thanked those, including members of the public, who have joined the search for her missing father.

“He is an intelligent man, he knows the mountains well, he has done it all his life and he doesn’t make stupid mistakes,” he said. nine news.

“Help us take care of him, find him, bring him home, especially my mom.”

Sonia said her mother was left shocked and stressed not knowing where Mr Clough is.

“I just hope he’s not hurt and we see him again,” she said.

She took to Facebook on Saturday to urge anyone who may have seen him on the motorcycle trail or near the campground to contact her.

Inspector Rachel Goss said police vehicles had encountered rough and rugged terrain during the ground search.

Police and emergency vehicles (pictured) have so far encountered rough and rugged terrain during search and rescue efforts.

Police and emergency vehicles (pictured) have so far encountered rough and rugged terrain during search and rescue efforts.

Inspector Goss said that although Mr Clough would be well equipped with resources should he encounter any difficulties, she was still concerned for his well-being due to the cold weather of the past two nights.

Officers who resumed the search on Saturday were bogged down by unfavorable weather conditions, but search and rescue efforts resumed on Sunday.

Clough is described as Caucasian, of medium build and short hair.

He was last seen wearing light-colored motorcycle clothing and a black helmet with green stripes.

His motorcycle is a black, white and orange KTM 350 dirt bike.

Anyone with information or who has seen Mr Clough is asked to contact Benalla Police Station on 03 5760 0200.

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