Rescue effort launched for stranded group in South Australia

A rescue operation is underway in South Australia's outback to help four people stranded due to heavy rain. The group was found around 4 PM on Sunday. They were located about 20 kilometers south of the Northern Territory border, two days after last being seen on Friday afternoon. Authorities said the group became trapped because of flooding that closed several main roads in the region. The State Emergency Service and the Department for Infrastructure and Transport confirmed these closures. Over the weekend, police conducted a significant search, including air support, near Oodnadatta. The group was traveling in a black Holden Captiva heading to Finke in the Northern Territory. Police communicated with the group by phone and provided them with food supplies. While there are no immediate concerns for their welfare, a rescue effort is planned for Monday.