Search in State's far north continues, SA

The search for a missing man at Angepena east of Leigh Creek in the State's far north will continue this morning, according to SA Police.

Police including STAR Group officers, Mounted Police and officers on motorbikes, along with SES volunteers will resume the search for a 79-year-old Whyalla man who has been missing since Saturday 30 April.

Police launched the wide scale search of the region on Monday afternoon after the man was reported missing.

The search which includes the police helicopter has so far covered an area of 300 sq/kms but so far has failed to locate the man.

The missing man has visited the area on several occasions and is experienced in the outback but concerns are held for his safety

The coordinated search will resume at first light this morning.