Four missing people rescued in Far North

Shortly after 4pm on Sunday 23 March, contact was made with a group of four missing people who had become stranded in the outback after suffering mechanical issues with their car.

The group had left Oodnadatta on Friday at 4pm, believed to be heading to Finke in the Northern Territory. However, concerns were raised when the group had failed to arrive.

Supplies, including food and a satellite phone, were provided to the group yesterday.

The four people were successfully retrieved and transported to Coober Pedy this afternoon.

There were no reports of injuries.

Police thank the Challenger aircraft, Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) and other emergency services for their assistance in this matter.