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Police have confirmed that the desperate search for August “Gus” Lamont, missing since Saturday, has now shifted into a recovery phase.
Background:
The four-year-old vanished from his grandparents’ remote homestead about 40 km south of Yunta. Despite days of intensive searching by hundreds of volunteers and emergency crews across the red dust and scrub, only a single footprint believed to be Gus’s has been found about 500 meters from the property.
On Thursday, October 2, Yorke Mid North Superintendent Mark Syrus said it was no longer realistic to expect a child to survive six days in the outback without food, water, or shelter
“A four-year-old doesn’t disappear into thin air. He has to be somewhere. Hopefully he’s hanging in there alive, but we are now in recovery phase… six days is a long time to be out in the elements.”
What Gus was wearing when last seen?
- Grey broad-brimmed hat
- Blue long-sleeved shirt featuring a Minions character
- Light grey pants
- Boots
Description:
Gus is Caucasian, with long blond curly hair.
Family’s Statement (Sept 30) About Missing 4 Years Old Boy in South Australia:
“We are devastated by the disappearance of our beloved Gus… His 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, organizations, and community members who have come together to help us. At this time, we kindly ask for privacy as we focus on the search and supporting police.”
This story is a stark reminder of both the fragility of life and the power of community. Please keep Gus and his family in your thoughts — and share, in case someone knows something that could bring answers.
Contact Information’s:
Police urge anyone with information of Missing 4 Years Old Boy in South Australia to contact Crime Stoppers at 1800 333 000, quoting reference #250513.
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