17-Year-Old Rescued After Six-Day Search in Australian Bush
A 17-year-old teenager vanished after six days in dense Australian bushland and has now been located alive.
The teen, identified only as William, disappeared last Friday during a camping trip with a friend in bushland roughly 180 km (112 mi) east of Melbourne, Victoria, and his surname was not released.
The severe cold overnight temperatures raised concerns for the 17‑year‑old’s safety. Search efforts employed police dogs, divers, and helicopters.
He was found on Friday morning and safely reunited with his relieved family, who reported that the teen was uninjured but to be “grounded for life”.
Rescuers lifted the boy to safety, offered him a doughnut and a bottle of water, and transported him to the hospital for a medical check‑up.
Elizabeth Barkley, the teen’s mother, told reporters that William suffered only minor scratches and appeared fit and healthy.
“He’s doing fine—everything appears to be perfect—he is in excellent health,” she said.
“He simply waited in one spot for his rescue, and I’m over the moon that he’s alive”‘
“He’s never leaving the house again,” she joked
Police officials remarked that the officers were emotional to have located the teen alive.
“This isn’t a daily occurrence; we’re eager to hear the story he has to tell soon,” added Acting Inspector Jason Benbow of Victoria Police.
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