Moment missing man Kye Martin rescued near Kalgoorlie in WA
Dramatic helicopter footage has captured the moment a missing man was found after police stumbled across his crude stick shelter in the remote outback.
Kye Martin was on a gold prospecting trip outside of Ora Banda in Western Australia - about 659km east of Perth - when he became separated from his friend on August 1.
The tiny town of Ora Banda recorded a population of just eight people in the 2016 census.
Soon realising he was lost, Mr Martin managed to send a message to his family shortly before losing phone reception at 2pm that day.
His family immediately reported it to police, who launched a major search effort involving specialist Tactical Response Group trackers and WA Police Air Wing crews.
Missing gold prospector Kye Martin was located on Saturday by police helicopter. Picture: WA Police
Just after midday on Saturday, a police helicopter successfully located Mr Martin.
Footage released by police shows Mr Martin in bushland, with what appears to be a rudimentary shelter constructed with sticks and branches from nearby trees.
Mr Martin also traced out 'KYE' in large letters in the dirt next to 'MEL' and what appears to be a love heart.
Police greeted Mr Martin by saying: 'Hey mate, you order a pizza?'
Mr Martin was then flown to Kalgoorlie Airport, where he was assessed by paramedics before later being reunited with friends and family.
WA Police said the incident served as timely reminder of the dangers associated with the remote outback.
'The Western Australian outback is made up of many different terrains which can be challenging to survive in,' a police statement read.
Mr Martin spent around a day lost in the bush. Picture: WA Police
'Police would like to take this opportunity to remind community members engaging in high-risk outdoor activities such as gold prospecting, four-wheel driving, mountain climbing and hiking, (and) the importance of being well prepared for their journey.'
Adventurers are urged to research road and weather conditions, wear appropriate clothing, be familiar with the area they intend to explore, and carry adequate supplies and a personal locator beacon and satellite phone.
Police say anyone who does become lost should leave signs for air crews - such as a word spelled in large letters or piles of rocks and sticks - or light a controlled fire.
Anyone who becomes stranded with a vehicle is advised to stay with it if possible.
Originally published as Dramatic footage of moment man rescued in remote WA outback
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