Community search for Proston man Luke Fergusson suspended
The extensive community search for the missing South Burnett man Luke Fergusson has tragically come to a close after he was last seen more than one month ago.
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A community search for the 28-year-old missing Proston man has been officially called off, 32 days since he was last seen.
Luke Fergusson was last seen at the family’s Abbeywood Rd home at Proston around midday on Friday, June 9, 2023.
A massive search party, consisting of 20 landholders, 40 Australian Defence Force Personnel, 24 SES volunteers and multiple police officers have already searched hundreds of square kilometres, were involved in the initial search.
Police divers also scoured waterways and dams.
The community search leader, who wishes to remain anonymous, announced on Tuesday morning that it would be suspended until further notice.
The wider Burnett community has rallied behind his mother Susanne Bedey.
Ms Bedey described her son, who has autism, as more like an “eight-year-old child”, who was likely afraid and confused.
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The search organiser thanked everyone involved.
“We have conducted an extensive search in surrounding areas from the residential address and extended further afield,” he said.
“I have taken up with Sue my decision.
“To all the landowners, I’d like to say thank you for your willingness to search your farms and to hear you are actively searching your land shows great community spirit.
“For my team, I am so proud of you all, and every one of you should be proud of your efforts in the search for Luke.”
A family friend thanked the community for its efforts.
“We sure gave it our all, friendships have been formed and we won’t stop in our efforts to find Luke,” she said.
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