Lost in the Australian Bush – The Duff Children’s Incredible Survival
In August 1864, three young children, Isaac, Jane, and Frank Duff, aged between four and nine, became lost in the bushland of Victoria’s Wimmera District. Their father, John Duff, launched a desperate search that stretched over nine days and eight nights. Just before sunset on the ninth day, the children were found alive, though in a fragile state. Their survival was seen as nothing short of miraculous and captured the attention and imagination of the entire community. This week, we revisit the remarkable story of these resilient children and their incredible endurance in the harsh and unforgiving Australian bush.
✨🙏✨ Special Prayer Request ✨🙏✨
We invite our community to join us in prayers for the families who have lost children, including the families of William Tyrrell and Gus Lamont. These families continue to carry the profound pain and uncertainty of their loss.
We hold in our hearts all families navigating the heartbreak of missing loved ones, and we ask that you remember them in your prayers—praying for comfort, strength, and ultimately for answers and closure.
If you have information regarding any missing child, please contact your local authorities or visit the Australian Missing Persons Register at missingpersons.org.au
We are grateful for your compassion and prayers during this meaningful time of remembrance.
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*Chapters*
0:00 Intro: The Lost Duff Children
0:02:30 The Children Wander into the Bush
0:06:50 They Realise They’re Lost
0:09:26 Night Falls – First Night Alone
0:12:15 The Search Party Begins
0:16:52 Aboriginal Trackers Join the Search
0:19:29 The Children Are Found Alive
0:21:12 A Miraculous Rescue
0:24:17 Jesus – The Good Shepherd
0:26:16 Free Offer: The Shepherd Psalm
0:27:48 Closing Prayer
