Overview

• South Australia Police said a child‑sized boot print found near a dam is not linked to four‑year‑old Gus, removing a key lead.
• The ground operation has transitioned to a long‑term missing persons investigation managed by Major Crime’s Missing Persons section.
• Specialist infrared drone flights conducted over the weekend are under analysis, with potential targeted searches to follow if new clues emerge.
• A former SES volunteer who searched more than 90 hours reported finding no trace on the Oak Park Station property.
• Police cite medical advice that survival was unlikely, say evidence points to Gus having wandered off, and urge the public to ignore misinformation circulating online.