According to these witnesses, “Gus fell into the well.”
And they insist they have evidence—evidence they say points to one chilling possibility:
Gus Lamont may still be alive.
The Last Known Sightings: “He Was Right There… And Then He Was Gone.”
Locals claim they saw a small figure—matching Gus’s height, clothing, and posture—walking toward an old, partially sealed well on the very morning he vanished.
One witness recalls:
“He was moving slowly, like he was tired or scared. And then… we didn’t see him again.”
This new account comes two weeks after intense searches of dams, creeks, dust plains, and outback scrubland failed to yield a single solid clue.
The “Well Theory” Investigators Initially Dismissed
Police originally ruled out the abandoned well after a quick inspection.
But locals insist the search was far from thorough.
One farmer said:
“They looked down with a flashlight and left. That’s it. They didn’t dig. They didn’t scan. They didn’t check the side chambers. They just walked away.”
Now, with the emergence of new evidence, that quick dismissal is being called a critical, possibly devastating mistake.
The Evidence That Has Put Investigators On High Alert
Locals have now provided police with three items they collected near the well:
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A small, dusty sock they claim wasn’t there the day before
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Tiny handprints on the inner concrete lip
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Freshly disturbed soil around the side opening
One man described the discovery as:
“Proof. Real proof he was there.”
Police have not confirmed the authenticity of these items, but sources say detectives appeared visibly stunned when shown the photos.
Could A Child Survive Down There? Experts Say… Maybe
Outback rescuers familiar with the terrain say some old wells contain air pockets, side chambers, and underground water trickles that could sustain a trapped child for days—or even longer.
A mine-rescue specialist explained:
“It’s unlikely… but not impossible. We’ve seen survivors in situations far worse.”
The statement has reignited hope in a case many feared was reaching a tragic dead end.
Parents Break Down After Hearing The New Claim
When Gus’s parents were informed of the locals’ story and shown the alleged evidence, witnesses say they collapsed in tears, torn between heartbreak and a fragile spark of hope.
A family friend shared:
“For the first time in weeks, they didn’t look defeated. They looked terrified… but hopeful.”
Police Rush Teams Back To The Property
Following the uproar sparked by the locals’ confession, police have now:
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Reopened the area around the old well
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Brought in ground-penetrating radar
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Set up floodlights for overnight operations
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Deployed rope teams and forensic engineers
A senior officer said only this:
“We are treating this as a major lead.”
A Community On Edge As Hope And Fear Collide
The outback town is now split between optimism and dread.
Some believe this is the breakthrough everyone has been praying for.
Others fear it may lead to an even darker discovery.
But one thing is certain:
This case has just changed direction—and the truth may be closer than anyone ever imagined.