Heavy rain at a remote station in outback South Australia has prompted police to renew their search for four-year-old Gus Lamont, who has been missing for more than eight months. Gus was last seen by his grandmother playing at the Oak Park Station homestead on September 4, 2025, according to South Australia Police.
The renewed search, announced on May 26, 2026, follows recent rainfall that may have altered the terrain, potentially revealing new clues. Police have deployed additional resources, including search dogs and drones, to scour the area around the station, located about 100 kilometers northwest of Port Augusta.
Gus's family has maintained a constant presence at the station, expressing hope that the rain might help bring closure. 'We just want to find him, no matter what,' a family spokesperson told local media. Police have not ruled out any possibilities and continue to appeal for public assistance.
The search is focused on the homestead and surrounding paddocks, which have been inaccessible due to dry conditions. Authorities urge anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers.
