# Miracle in the wilderness: Missing teen survives six days in Australian bush on crisps and water

> 17-year-old William survives six days in Australian bush on crisps and water before rescue.
- Title: Miracle in the wilderness: Missing teen survives six days in…
- Summary: 17-year-old William survives six days in Australian bush on crisps and water before rescue.
- Keywords: william, victoria police, crisps, creek water, rescue teams, bushland, missing teen, six days, ARY News
- Source: ARY News — https://arynews.tv/miracle-in-the-wilderness-missing-teen-survives-six-days-in-australian-bush-on-crisps-and-water
- Author: Zaeem Basir
- Published: 2026-11-12T20:28:34+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: william, victoria police, crisps, creek water, rescue teams, bushland, missing teen, six days, news
## William's disappearance
William, 17, disappeared after tumbling down a hill and being unable to walk properly.
## Survival on crisps and water
He survived six days drinking creek water and eating one packet of potato chips.
## Rescue and recovery
Search teams found William in a creek bed after six days using thermal cameras.
## Key takeaway

William, 17, was rescued after six days missing in Victoria bushland on one packet of crisps and creek water.