Sadly, police can advise the body of a bushwalker was located in the Southwest National Park yesterday.

Police were notified of a Personal Locator Beacon (PLB) activation shortly after 11am, and the Tasmania Police Westpac Rescue Helicopter attended the scene.

It was discovered that another bushwalker had located an unresponsive man on the track, and he was confirmed deceased.

The deceased is a 54-year-old man from Queensland, and it appears he was conducting the bushwalk alone.

His family has been notified and our thoughts go out to his family and friends.

Initial investigations indicate there are no suspicious circumstances.

The matter has been reported to the Coroner and further investigations will be undertaken.

This is the second incident this week in similar circumstances, and police would like to take the opportunity to remind bushwalkers of the dangers of the Tasmanian wilderness.

Police advise bushwalkers against walking alone, and to ensure they carry sufficient warm clothing and food, and emergency communication devices. A two-way messaging emergency device is preferred.