Body found in search for missing Vic man

A body believed to be missing Melbourne man Dane Kowalski has been found in far-north South Australia.

South Australia Police and emergency services volunteers have been searching in terrain after his car was found in remote scrub off the Sturt Highway, about 95km southwest of Coober Pedy, on Tuesday.

Searchers subsequently found what is believed to be the 27-year-old's body at 12:30pm (AEDT) today


Mr Kowalski was last seen in Melbourne on 13 December, 2014 and was believed to be travelling to Darwin.

Police are providing support to the man's family and friends, who arrived in South Australia on Thursday to join search efforts.

Police will prepare a report for the coroner.

The Find Dane Facebook page has raised a $50,000 reward for anyone with information.

Rescue crews searching for missing Dane Kowalski have located a body. Photo: Facebook
Rescue crews searching for missing Dane Kowalski have located a body. Photo: Facebook