“Our Lives Have Been Shattered”: Gus Lamont’s Parents Break Their Silence Nearly Six Months After His Disappearance

Nearly six months after four-year-old Gus Lamont vanished while playing outside his home at Oak Park Station near Yunta, his parents have publicly spoken for the first time in an emotional plea that has gripped South Australia. In a statement released through South Australia Police and shared by 7NEWS, the family described a grief that has only deepened with time.

“Our lives have been shattered,” they said. “Every morning we wake up hoping today will be the day we get answers.” Their words, delivered with visible emotion, underscored the unimaginable toll the disappearance has taken. Since the day Gus vanished, hundreds of police officers, volunteers, drones, and even support from the Australian Defence Force have searched vast stretches of rugged land — an area authorities say spans thousands of square kilometers. Despite one of the largest search operations in the state’s history, no confirmed trace of Gus has been found.

Investigators have ruled out some early theories, but key questions remain unanswered. Police continue to treat the case as an active investigation and are urging anyone with information — no matter how small — to come forward. “If you know something, please speak up,” the parents pleaded. “We just want our little boy home.”

The family’s message has reignited public attention on the case, as communities across Australia continue to hope for a breakthrough. For now, the search for answers continues — driven not only by investigators, but by parents who refuse to stop believing that someone, somewhere, holds the missing piece of the puzzle.