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Teen found alive after six days lost in Australian bush
William, 17, disappeared on a camping trip near Melbourne and was rescued after authorities searched with dogs, divers and helicopters.
In brief
William, 17, disappeared on a camping trip near Melbourne and was rescued after authorities searched with dogs, divers and helicopters. A seventeen-year-old missing for six days in dense bushland near Melbourne was found alive and uninjured, reunited with his relieved family. Originally reported by BBC News.
Teenager found after six days missing
William, seventeen, disappeared last Friday on a camping trip in bushland about one hundred eighty kilometres east of Melbourne, Victoria. He was located on Friday morning.
Extensive search involved multiple resources
Authorities were concerned for William's welfare due to extremely cold overnight temperatures. Police dogs, divers and helicopters were involved in the search operation.
Family reunited, boy uninjured and healthy
Rescuers winched William to safety and gave him a doughnut and water before hospital check-up. His mother Elizabeth Barkley said he had only a few scratches and was in perfect health.
“He just stayed in one spot and waited to be rescued and I'm just over the moon he's alive.”
The big picture
A seventeen-year-old missing for six days in dense bushland near Melbourne was found alive and uninjured, reunited with his relieved family.
