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Australian teen who went missing in bushland wearing only shorts and boots found alive after six days

Australian teen who went missing in bushland wearing only shorts and boots found alive after six days

Summary

A 17-year-old boy was found alive on Thursday morning after going missing in bushland near Walhalla in Victoria. Police AirWing located him after a search that began last Friday.

Key Facts

  • The teenager, identified only as William, went missing on 6 November.
  • He had been camping with a friend near Walhalla, about 185km east of Melbourne.
  • He was last seen near Stoney Creek Road, between Cowwarr and Walhalla, at about 4pm.
  • William was wearing only shorts and work boots when he disappeared.
  • His phone, food and water were left behind.
  • Police and emergency workers, including dog and rescue teams, searched the dense bushland.
  • Investigators appealed to hunters, campers and landowners for information on Wednesday.
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