A man has been rescued from the outback in Western Australia after a helicopter spotted his name scratched into the dirt.
Kye Martin, 40, was reported missing by family members after he became separated from a friend during a gold prospecting trip in a remote area near Ora Banda, in the Western Australian Goldfields.
He sent a message to family that he was lost before losing reception around 2pm on August 1, which was immediately reported to police.
Western Australia Police Force said an extensive land search was commenced involving Kalgoorlie police, the WA Police Emergency Operations Unit, local police resources, specialist Tactical Response Group trackers and the Police Air Wing from Perth.
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Around 12.10pm on August 2, crews on board the WA Police Air Wing 'Polair 63' helicopter successfully located the man after spotting a makeshift shelter and his name marked out on the ground in a clearing.
Martin was flown by helicopter to Kalgoorlie Airport where he was assessed by St John and later reunited with friends and family.
Police said the Western Australian outback was made up of many different terrains which can be challenging to survive in.
"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, the importance of being well prepared for their journey," it said in a statement.
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