Expanse 02 Expanse: Nowhere Man | Trackers
Jul 8, 2025
In this gripping discussion, Ben Martin, a rookie reporter, shares his firsthand experiences covering the desperate search for missing hiker Robert Bogucki in the Great Sandy Desert. He highlights the vital role Aboriginal trackers play in modern policing, showcasing their unique abilities and deep spiritual connections to the land. Listeners will feel the emotional weight of Robert's girlfriend's journey, as she bids farewell amidst uncertainty and hope, underscoring the profound impact of ambiguous loss on families in the community.
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Trackers' Deep Country Knowledge
- Aboriginal trackers bring deep landscape knowledge that white searchers often lack.
- Their ability to read small signs like moved rocks and snapped trees makes them indispensable in desert searches.
Meridoo Called From Home To Track
- Meridoo Walbody recounts being called from bed to help search for a lost tourist and leading the trackers deep into the desert.
- He describes tracking footprints across dunes and how their skill kept the search alive when others would have given up.
Following Trackers' Leads Up Close
- Ben Martin describes sitting on bonnets and following trackers as they found and lost footprints.
- He highlights how searches paused whenever a tracker raised a hand to inspect the ground closely.