Missing child Gus Lamont : Police have shared a heartbreaking update in the ongoing search for four-year-old Gus Lamont, who vanished from a remote sheep station two months ago.
Authorities have now concluded their most recent search efforts for Gus, who was last seen at a South Australian sheep station. As part of the operation, police combed multiple areas of Oak Park Station, including six mine shafts identified through aerial mapping during earlier ground searches.
The mine shafts—situated between 5.5km and 12km from the main homestead—were thoroughly inspected, but no evidence was found that could assist investigators in uncovering what happened to the missing child.
Specialist Teams Search Beyond Previously Examined Radius
A police spokesperson explained that while some of the shafts were shallow enough to be checked visually, others extended up to 20 metres deep and required specialised equipment for a full inspection.
According to the spokesperson, officers from Task Force Horizon and the STAR Group continued their search on foot on Wednesday, covering areas up to 10km from the homestead—beyond the previously examined 5.5km radius.
The family of Gus has been informed of the outcome of the renewed search efforts and is receiving support from a victim contact officer,” the spokesperson added.
Investigators from Task Force Horizon have not ruled out returning to the property as their inquiry remains ongoing.
Investigators Consider Returning as Search for Answers Continues
Gus was last seen playing in sand at the station about 5pm on September 27.
Dozens of police, Australian Defence members, trackers, volunteers and rescue teams scoured surrounding countryside and nearby waterways to find the boy
Latest Search Efforts Conclude at Remote South Australian Sheep Station
A ground search which covered 95sq km of the station concluded on October 17.
Police have stressed their investigations had not uncovered “any evidence of foul play .
The family of Gus have continued to co-operate fully with police and are being supported by a victim contact officer, police said.
Gus was wearing a long-sleeved shirt, boots, a hat and long pants when he went missing.
Mine Shafts Inspected After Aerial Mapping Revealed Key Search Sites
Gus’s family released a statement through police on September 30, expressing their devastation at the little boy’s disappearance.
We are devastated by the disappearance of our beloved Gus on Saturday afternoon,” the statement read.
This has come as a shock to our family and friends, and we are struggling to comprehend what has happened.
Read Also : No Sign of Missing Boy Gus Lamont After Police Drain Large Dam in South Australia Search
Gus’s absence is felt in all of us, and we miss him more than words can express. Our hearts are aching, and we are holding onto hope that he will be found and returned to us safely.
We are incredibly grateful to the South Australia Police, emergency services and the many organisations and community members, neighbours and friends who have come together to help find Gus.
Leave a Reply