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Missing Australian teen found alive after 6 days in woodlands
New York Post • • general
Key Points:
- A 17-year-old boy with Level 2 autism named William was found alive after being lost for six days in the woodlands near Walhalla, eastern Australia.
- William disappeared last Friday while camping with a friend and was located by a police helicopter asleep on a rock beside a creek about 1.2 miles from his campsite.
- Despite being shirtless and sunburned, William was in good spirits and mostly healthy, though he was taken to a hospital for monitoring.
- The search involved over 100 emergency personnel and volunteers, and William had trekked through steep terrain before becoming trapped near the creek.
- William’s mother expressed relief and humor about the ordeal, emphasizing the challenges faced due to his autism, which requires substantial support and routine.
