Keen to take another hike after 13 days lost in bush

The cousin of Hadi Nazari says the rescued hiker is keen to get back on the trails. Video by AAP

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00:00From Melbourne, a few came from Sydney, a few came from Adelaide.

00:05We were going up and down every day looking for him.

00:09Even the police force and the SES, they were shocked how desperate we were to find him.

00:16And we knew we'll find him, he'll be safe and God will protect him.

00:24We got a sandwich last night and a few powerades and he was excited to eat.

00:34And what's he looking forward to now doing once he gets back to Melbourne?

00:38Rest for a couple of weeks, when he's completely fit and fine, then we'll see how he goes.

00:46When we found him, he was keen to go for another hike.

00:50I was like, no more hiking for you. That was it.

00:55He can write a book or there will be a movie on him as well.

01:02Surviving on that mountain is not easy for 13 days and nights.

01:08The first night when we climbed up, we went late afternoon.

01:12When we were coming back and it was getting dark, we were scared.

01:16It's not easy up there.