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Police Await Infrared Drone Results as Gus Lamont Case Moves to Missing‑Person Inquiry

Investigators expect analysis from a weekend thermal drone sweep to inform next steps after the ground rescue was scaled back.

Overview

  • South Australia Police confirm the investigation is now managed by the Missing Persons Investigation Section following the drawdown of the rescue effort.
  • Acting Commissioner Linda Williams says a special infrared drone was flown on Friday and Saturday nights, with complex data analysis expected in the coming weeks.
  • A boot print that prompted a detailed dam search on Monday was assessed and deemed unrelated to the four-year-old.
  • An ex-SES volunteer who searched for roughly 90 hours over more than 1,200km says he found no trace of the child on the Yunta property.
  • Authorities warn of AI-generated misinformation and urge the public to rely on official channels as inquiries continue.