A large-scale search was launched when the man split up from a friend as they went collecting firewood in rugged bushland.

A man who went missing in rugged bushland in Tasmania’s north for more than three days has been found alive.

Corey Chugg, 32, went missing in bushland at Mt Barrow near Nunamara on Sunday night when he split up with a friend as they went collecting firewood.

Following a wide-scale search of an area about 20km outside Launceston, Mr Chugg was located by search and rescue teams.

In an update on Thursday afternoon, Tasmania Police said he was found in a creek bed at the bottom of a steep incline, on the edge of the search area.

“He alerted searchers to his location by answering their calls,” they said.

“He had a suffered a foot injury and was weakened by exposure to the elements after being without food, water and warm clothing since Sunday night.”

He was assessed by paramedics before being winched out by the rescue helicopter and taken to hospital for further treatment.

Incredible footage was released by Tasmania Police which revealed the moment Mr Chugg was flown out of thick bushland.

Corey Chugg, 32, went missing in bushland at Mt Barrow near Nunamara on Sunday night when he split up with a friend as they went collecting firewood. Picture: Tasmania Police

A wide-scale search was launched of an area about 20km outside Launceston. Picture: Tasmania Police
The full extent of his physical condition and any injuries is not yet known.

Mr Chugg’s family has been advised of the good news.

The wide-scale search was centred between Nunamara and Mount Barrow, northeast of Launceston.

The search area had been narrowed using pings from Mr Chugg’s mobile phone, Inspector Aleena Crack earlier said.