Full Story Where is four-year-old Gus Lamont?
Dec 7, 2025
Tory Shepherd, a Senior reporter at The Guardian, dives deep into the perplexing case of four-year-old Gus Lamont, who disappeared in the South Australian outback. She shares details about the extensive search efforts, including foot patrols and drone scans, that yielded no results. Tory highlights the harsh terrain and the family's resilience amid community distress. She also discusses the impact of misinformation on public perception and the investigation's status, leaving listeners with a haunting reflection on the mystery of Gus's vanishing.
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Hostile, Featureless Outback
- The outback where Gus vanished is vast, arid and deceptively featureless, making searches extremely difficult.
- Tory Shepherd explains the property is 6,000 hectares and highly remote, intensifying the mystery of his disappearance.
Last Seen Playing, Then Gone
- Gus was last seen playing outside at about 5pm and was gone when his grandmother called him in half an hour later.
- An immediate frantic search began, then emergency services and broader organised searches followed.
Extensive Searches, Few Clues
- Police conducted multiple search phases using foot patrols, aerial patrols, drones, Defence Force personnel and specialists.
- Despite extensive resources across varied technology and experts, they found almost no trace of Gus.
