Missing Autistic Teen Rescued Alive After Six Days in Australian Bushland
World · First reported 12 Nov, 01:04 · Updated 05:10
A 17-year-old boy named William was found alive by a police helicopter crew after spending six days lost in eastern Australian bushland near Walhalla. He was located asleep in a dry creek bed, winched to safety in good spirits, and taken to a hospital for evaluation before reuniting with his family.
- A 17-year-old boy named William was found alive on Thursday after being missing for six days in eastern Australian woodlands near Walhalla.
- A police helicopter crew spotted the teenager asleep in a dry creek bed where he had been trapped by steep terrain for two days.
- After waking to the helicopter and giving a thumbs up, William was winched to safety and transported to a hospital for health monitoring.
- William had initially disappeared after walking to collect camping equipment during a trip with a friend.
- Police noted William was in good spirits and mostly good health, aided by mild spring weather and little rainfall during the week.
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- Missing person age
- 17
- Days missing
- 6
- Location found
- Walhalla, Australia
- Rescue method
- Helicopter winch
- Medical condition
- Level 2 autism
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