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Mounted and Water Police Join Search for Missing Four-Year-Old in Remote South Australia

Officers will now search property dams and tanks using water specialists.

Overview

  • August, known as Gus, was last seen about 5pm Saturday at his family homestead roughly 40 kilometres south of Yunta.
  • Helicopter infrared sweeps on Saturday night and an extensive 2.5 kilometre ground and drone search on Sunday did not locate him.
  • Mounted police have joined ground teams as the operation resumes, with water operations tasked to examine dams and tanks on the property.
  • SA Police say they remain hopeful for a good outcome, stressing that time is of the essence in the hot, exposed outback conditions.
  • The family has asked that no image be released, and police urge anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.