The teenager had been missing since 6 November after walking toward a drop-off point to retrieve additional equipment for a weekend camping trip with a friend. Responders deployed the Police Air Wing, specialized rescue squads, and search dogs across difficult terrain around Stoney Creek Road. On Thursday morning, aerial crews spotted him alive, concluding an operation that had earlier prompted investigators to seek assistance from local hunters and landowners.
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A multi-agency search concluded successfully after locating the lost youth in dense bushl…: A multi-agency search concluded successfully after locating the lost youth in dense bushland east of Melbourne.
Authorities previously called on local campers, hunters, and property owners to supply in…: Authorities previously called on local campers, hunters, and property owners to supply information following the discovery of a hunting camera.
The missing boy had not been seen since stepping away from a campsite drop-off point on 6…: The missing boy had not been seen since stepping away from a campsite drop-off point on 6 November.
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A teenage boy has been found alive after disappearing in dense bushland wearing only shorts and work boots nearly a week ago.
Police AirWing found William, 17, whose surname has not been shared, on Thursday morning.
The teenager was reported missing after straying from his camp near Walhalla, 185km east of Melbourne, in Victoria’s Gippsland region last Friday.
He was dropped off by his mother for the weekend to camp with his friend.
It is believed he walked a short distance back to the drop-off location to retrieve further camping equipment.
When he failed to return shortly after, his stepbrother searched the area but found no trace of the teen.
William’s mobile phone, food and water were left behind.
Police said he was last seen near Stoney Creek Road, between Cowwarr and Walhalla, on 6 November about 4pm.
On Wednesday, investigators appealed to hunters, campers and landowners to come forward with any information after a hunting camera was found in the search area.
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