A year on from disappearance that shook South Australia

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One year after the disappearance of four-year-old Gus Lamont from a remote property in South Australia’s far north, the town of Yunta remains preoccupied with his case. On that day last year, Gus went missing while playing, sparking widespread concern and ongoing investigations in the area.

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A year ago today, Gus Lamont, who was just 4 years old, vanished while playing on a remote property located in the far northern region of South Australia. Since his disappearance near the town of Yunta, the community has remained deeply affected and continues to remember him. The incident occurred exactly one year prior, striking fear and sadness throughout South Australia as details about the young boy's whereabouts remain unknown.

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