The ordeal of a 17-year-old in Australia had a happy ending; he was found alive after six days of being missing in a dense forested area, about 180 kilometers east of Melbourne.
According to international media reports, despite extremely low temperatures during the night, the teenager managed to survive, sustaining only a few scratches.
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In a video from the moment of his rescue circulating on X, the 17-year-old is seen raising his fist and celebrating as soon as he realizes help is on the way.
After 6 days missing boy William has been located by Victoria Police safe and well and he’s currently in hospital for monitoring. https://t.co/usCXoP6Fif
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William, whose last name has not been released, went missing last Friday while camping with a friend in a remote area of the state of Victoria.
His disappearance prompted a major mobilization by authorities, with police officers, specially trained dogs, divers, and helicopters participating in the search efforts to locate him.
As mentioned earlier, the 17-year-old was found alive after six days of searching, putting an end to his family’s anguish. Rescuers pulled him out with the help of a winch, and as soon as he was brought to safety, they offered him a doughnut and a bottle of water.
He was then taken to a hospital for precautionary examinations, though his condition did not raise any concerns.
His mother, visibly relieved, told reporters that her son had only a few scratches.
“He’s fine; everything seems to be okay; he’s in excellent health,” she said. According to his mother, William stayed in the same spot, waiting for rescuers to arrive.
“He just stayed in one spot and waited to be rescued. I’m incredibly happy that he’s alive,” she said, unable to hide her joy. “He’s never going to leave the house again,” she joked, while the family noted that the 17-year-old would be “grounded for the rest of his life.”
