Police have concluded their latest search for missing four-year-old Gus Lamont, who disappeared two months ago from a remote sheep station in South Australia. The operation took place in an isolated area with several mine shafts, where authorities had hoped to find new evidence.
Teams of officers, assisted by specialist recovery units, examined multiple mine shafts and surrounding landscapes near the family’s property. According to a police spokesperson, despite an extensive search, “no trace of Gus was located.” The search has now officially ended, though investigations remain open.
The Lamont family has been supported by the local community and volunteers throughout the ordeal. South Australian police expressed gratitude to everyone involved, acknowledging the challenges of operating in harsh outback conditions.
While the ground search has ended, detectives continue to explore other leads and review evidence. Police encourage anyone with information about the child’s whereabouts to come forward.
“This has been an incredibly difficult and heartbreaking search,” said the police statement. “Our thoughts remain with Gus’s family.”
Author’s summary: South Australian police have ended on-site searches for missing four-year-old Gus Lamont after extensive efforts in remote mine shafts yielded no new findings.