Search fails to find missing SA man

A search has failed to find a 79-year-old man missing in South Australia's north.

The man was last seen on Saturday at a remote station at Angepena, near Leigh Creek, where he was staying.

A search was launched late on Monday night when his car was found by station staff. It continued on Tuesday and involved the police helicopter, fixed wing aircraft and State Emergency Service volunteers.

It was suspended at nightfall but will continue on Wednesday, police say.

The Whyalla man is experienced in the bush and has visited the area several times.