Gus Lamont: Police announce renewed search for missing boy in South Australia

Renewed search for missing boy

Emergency services have launched a renewed search for missing four-year-old Augustus “Gus” Lamont, months after he disappeared from his family’s remote property in South Australia. Authorities are returning to the area in the hope of uncovering fresh clues and ruling out remaining locations of interest.

Background of the disappearance

Gus vanished from his family’s sheep station near Oak Park, in the state’s north, when he was four years old. He was last seen in the late afternoon close to the homestead, and an extensive search began after relatives could not find him and alerted police.

Scope of the new operation

Police and specialist units are again combing the property and surrounding outback, focusing on previously identified search corridors and terrain that is difficult to access. The operation involves ground teams, aerial support, and technical resources designed to locate any trace of the child or indicate the direction he may have taken.

Use of mine shaft inspections

As part of the renewed effort, officers are inspecting multiple disused mine shafts located several kilometres from the homestead. These shafts are being checked with specialised equipment because some are deep or structurally unstable, making visual inspection alone impossible.

Ongoing investigation and family support

Task Force Horizon continues to lead the investigation, pursuing several lines of inquiry while maintaining that there is no evidence of foul play at this stage. Gus’s family remains fully cooperative with investigators and is receiving support from dedicated victim liaison officers.

Police say they are determined to find answers for the family and will keep reviewing new information as it emerges.


Author’s summary: The article recounts the continued, large-scale search for four-year-old Gus Lamont in remote South Australia, highlighting renewed mine shaft inspections, ongoing investigative work and the sustained support offered to his family.

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7NEWS 7NEWS — 2025-11-24

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