Police expand search for teenager missing in bush at Walhalla East
Police in Victoria, Australia, are expanding the search for a 17-year-old boy who went missing during a camping trip near Walhalla East. Authorities are utilizing divers, helicopters, and public footage to locate the teenager.
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The search operation represents a significant regional emergency response effort involving multiple specialized police units.
William went missing during a camping trip in Victoria's east. ( Supplied: Victoria Police )
Police will today expand their search for a teenager who disappeared in dense bush on Friday.
William, 17, disappeared after embarking on a camping trip with a friend at Walhalla East.
Police will search a broader area of bush and use divers to search local rivers.
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William was camping with a friend near Walhalla East, in Gippsland, when he disappeared on Friday, November 6.
He was last seen about 4pm near Stoney Creek Road , near the town of Cowwarr, after walking a short distance from their drop-off location to collect additional camping equipment.
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