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Boy found alive after 6 days lost in Australian wilderness: "He's grounded for life"
CBS News • • general
Key Points:
- A 17-year-old autistic boy named William was found alive after being lost for six days in the woodlands near Walhalla, eastern Australia, following a camping trip with a friend.
- Police located William asleep on a flat rock beside a creek, about 2 kilometers from his campsite, and he was in mostly good health and good spirits despite being sunburned and shirtless.
- William has Level 2 autism, requiring substantial support and reliance on routines, which made his disappearance particularly concerning for his family.
- The search involved over 100 emergency personnel and volunteers, with William surviving mild spring weather and steep terrain before being rescued by a police helicopter.
- This rescue adds to a series of recent dramatic wilderness rescues in Australia, highlighting the challenges of locating missing persons in remote areas.
