Police are likely to resume a search at Mt Hotham on Thursday as part of an investigation into the disappearance of two people in the Alpine region.
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A Detective on Wednesday said the most likely scenario was that "other parties" were involved in the disappearance of Russell Hill and Carol Clay.
Mr Hill made a radio call from his white Toyota LandCruiser on March 20, stating he was at the Wonnangatta Valley.
It was the last time Mr Hill or Ms Clay were heard from, and the pair's burnt out campsite was found the following day.
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The four-wheel-drive also had minor fire damage.
Police have conducted several searches in the Wonnangatta Valley over the past year, and information led police to examine the Great Alpine Road between Mt Hotham and Harrietville on Wednesday.
Shovels were recovered on the roadside but it's unclear if the tools had any links to the disappearance.
Missing Persons Squad Detective Acting Inspector Tony Cambridge said investigations were "hopeful that we will find some answers for the families".
He said some areas being searched were so remote, they'd probably never been walked on by humans.
"Some of this bush is so thick that we might not find what we're looking for," the detective said.
"But it won't be for want of trying."
Detective Acting Inspector Cambridge said it was possible something had been flung from a vehicle.
He said there wasn't information to suggest the missing pair had been seen at Mt Hotham.
Police have previously asked for assistance to find Mr Hill's missing drone.
A large amount of information has been passed on to investigators, who are keen to speak to people who were around Mt Hotham about the time the couple went missing.
"I think the most likely scenario is still the scenario that there's other parties involved in this," Detective Acting Inspector Cambridge said.
"I think every time the families hear from us, they keenly feel that little flicker of hope that maybe they're going to get some news.
"I think it probably goes without saying, the fact I'm here today shows this is a fairly significant piece of information we're acting on."
He urged people to call Crime Stoppers.
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