Police are conducting a search and rescue for a 25-year-old South Australian man reported missing in the Durham area since Sunday, January 14.
Emergency services were notified around 4.30pm that the man had gone missing after becoming separated from a friend along Woomanooka Road that morning.
Information to police indicates the pair had been travelling in convoy when their vehicles became bogged. They were walking to get help when the woman turned back and the pair became separated.
A land and air search was launched for the man on Monday, January 15, involving SES and general duties officers, with assistance from local aerial assets.
Search and Rescue Coordinator, Senior Constable Mark Baker, said the search is continuing today.
“It has been a very hot weekend in this area, with temperatures believed to be around 40 degrees on Sunday.
“Our search is continuing today, involving the SES and assistance from two local mustering helicopters.
“Police are in touch with the man’s family as search efforts continue,” Senior Constable Baker said.
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