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Body of missing South Australian man found near Northern Territory border

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After a two-day search, the body of missing man Dylan Stuart has been found in a remote part of South Australia, called Far North.

Police were first alerted to the missing Mr Stuart and his partner Danika Thomson on Sunday, around 2.30pm, after their family were unable to contact them.

The couple had run into trouble on a camping trip on Saturday, when their 4WD got bogged near Junction Dam on Stuart Creek Station.

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The body of missing South Australian man Dylan Stuart has been found in a remote part of the state.  South Australia, called Far North.

The body of missing South Australian man Dylan Stuart has been found in a remote part of the state. South Australia, called Far North. 9News

He went to find help on their motorbike but didn't return.

Ms Thomson was found on Monday alone and dehydrated as she was wondering through a creek bed.

She was taken to Roxby Downs hospital and was discharged this morning.

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Dylan Stuart and his partner Danika Thomson were reported missing on Sunday, after their family were unable to contact them.

Dylan Stuart and his partner Danika Thomson were reported missing on Sunday, after their family were unable to contact them.  9News

A rescue helicopter and police plane had joined the search for Mr Stuart.

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The young couple is well-known in the town of Roxby Downs that has a population of around 4000.

Mr Stuart was known as a community man and played rugby for the North Roxby Roos.

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