Australian teen missing in bush for six days rescued alive
A 17-year-old boy has been found alive after spending six days lost in dense Australian bushland. The teenager was discovered in good health and reunited with his family following an extensive search operation.
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The successful rescue of a missing person in harsh conditions is a significant human-interest story that highlights the effectiveness of emergency search and rescue operations.
Image source, Victoria Police By Simon Atkinson and Tiffanie Turnbull Sydney Published 20 minutes ago A teenager missing for six days in dense Australian bushland has been found alive.
William, whose surname has not been released, disappeared last Friday while on a camping trip with a friend in bushland about 180km east of Melbourne, Victoria.
Extremely cold overnight temperatures had left authorities concerned for the 17-year-old's welfare. Police dogs, divers and helicopters had been involved in the search.
He was located on Friday morning and reunited with his relieved family, who said he is uninjured but "grounded for life".
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