Teenager missing in bush found alive after six days
"He's never leaving the house again. He's grounded for life."
MELBOURNE - An Australian teenager has been found alive six days after going missing in the bush, German Press Agency (dpa) reported, citing police on Thursday.
The 17-year-old had gone camping in the southeastern state of Victoria on Nov 6 when he left his friend and walked a short distance to retrieve further equipment.
When he failed to return, his friend searched the area but found no trace of William, whose surname has not been released, police said.
An extensive search of the area was launched, with police, specialist units, and other agencies scouring the area over the past six days.
During an aerial search, rescuers spotted a tackle box in dense bushland. When they zoomed in, they found him lying in a nearby creek.
"Flight officers winched down and retrieved Will before bringing him back to the command post to reunite with his mum," police said.
"Amazingly, William is in good spirits and for the most part, in good health."
His mother told Australian media the boy had fallen down a cliff.
"He's never leaving the house again. He's grounded for life.
"I am over the moon. He's alive," she told reporters at the scene. - BERNAMA-DPA
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