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Day Two Finds No New Clues in Search for Gus Lamont as Heat Forces Early Finishes

Police say Taskforce Horizon is expanding zones with no indication of foul play.

Overview

  • Search teams reported no new evidence on Wednesday while operations continued beyond the initial grid at Oak Park Station near Yunta.
  • Authorities plan sunrise-to-midday searches on Thursday due to a forecast of about 36°C and strong northerly winds.
  • More than 100 personnel from SA Police, the ADF and SES have been covering 20–25 km per day in harsh conditions using vehicles, drones and utility terrain vehicles.
  • The overall operation has examined roughly 470 square kilometres to date, with new areas added under the taskforce’s revised strategy.
  • Taskforce Horizon comprises 12 specialists guiding search priorities in what remains a recovery-focused effort, and police report no evidence suggesting foul play.