Four-year-old Gus Lamont disappeared from his family’s sheep station in South Australia’s remote outback on September 27. The 60,000-hectare Oak Park Station is 40km from the nearest town, Yunta, which has just 60 people. Gus was last seen playing on a dirt mound around 5pm. Half an hour later, his grandmother found him missing. An extensive search involved police, the Australian Defence Force, emergency services, drones, dogs, mounted police, and special vehicles. Authorities drained a large dam on the property but found no sign of Gus. Recently, police discovered six abandoned mine shafts on the property, some up to 20 meters deep. These shafts needed special equipment for inspection. Despite the massive search effort—one of the largest in South Australia’s recent history—there has been no trace of the boy. Police officials, including Deputy Commissioner Linda Williams, vow to explore every lead and bring closure to the family. The family is cooperating with police but has avoided media. Australia witnesses about 50,000 missing person cases annually, with 99% found, often quickly. Police do not suspect foul play in Gus’s case. Still, the vast and rugged outback makes the search challenging. This case has sparked many conspiracy theories and misinformation, frustrating police and the family. Media have been warned to stay away from the property. Authorities have not ruled out returning for more searches as the investigation continues.