Search for Missing South Australian Man,Gus Robertson,Continues with new Areas Examined
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The search for Gus Robertson,a South Australian man who went missing in October,is ongoing,with police now focusing on previously unsearched areas of his family’s property near Oak Park. New discoveries of uncovered and unfenced mine shafts have prompted further investigation, despite extensive prior searches of the 40km² property south of Yunta.
Recent Developments in the Search
On Monday, police announced they were examining the newly identified mine shafts, located between 5.5km and 12km from the Oak Park homestead. These sites were not included in the initial ground searches conducted by police. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-11-20/gus-robertson-search-continues-mine-shafts-south-australia/103106896
Deputy Police Commissioner Linda Williams stated the force remains committed to finding any evidence related to Mr. Robertson’s disappearance.”These searches will either locate evidence or eliminate these locations from further investigation by the task force,” she said.
Previous Search Efforts
Prior to the revelation of the mine shafts, police undertook significant search efforts, including:
* Dam Search: A large-scale operation in late October involved draining and searching a dam on the property to rule out the possibility of accidental drowning. It took approximately three and a half hours to drain 3.2 million litres of water from the 4.5-meter deep dam, located 600 meters from the homestead. Divers thoroughly searched the dam and a holding dam, but found no evidence. The water was later pumped back into the dam. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-10-27/gus-robertson-search-dam-drained-south-australia/103004612
* Initial Air and Ground Search: An initial ten-day search, encompassing both aerial and ground teams, was one of the largest undertaken by South Australia Police (SAPOL).
* Radius Search: A four-day search within a 5.5km radius of the homestead earlier in October also yielded no results.
Police are currently working to complete aerial imaging within a 10km radius of the homestead, a process expected to take several weeks.
family Cooperation and Support
Police have confirmed that Gus Robertson’s family continues to fully cooperate with the investigation and is receiving support from a victim contact officer.
Key Takeaways
* The search for Gus Robertson is ongoing, with a focus on newly discovered mine shafts on his family’s property.
* Extensive searches of the property, including a dam and surrounding areas, have so far been unsuccessful.
* Police remain committed to exploring all possible avenues to locate mr. Robertson.
* The Robertson family is cooperating fully with the investigation and receiving support.
The investigation remains active, and SAPOL is urging anyone with information regarding Gus robertson’s disappearance to come forward. Further updates will be provided as the search progresses and new information becomes available.