Missing teen William found safe after six days in Victoria's alpine bush
William, 17, was found Thursday morning after disappearing Friday near Walhalla, 185km east of Melbourne, with only minor scratches.
The teenager vanished while camping with his stepbrother near Stoney Creek Road on November 6. William had walked back to retrieve equipment but did not return.
William's phone, food and water were left at camp. William wore minimal clothing in below-zero temperatures.
Search efforts began after his stepbrother found no trace. William was located Thursday morning and reunited with his family.
His mother Elizabeth Barkley said he had only a few scratches and was in perfect health. She told the ABC he had just stayed in one spot and waited to be rescued.
- Six days
- Missing duration
- 185 kilometres
- Distance from Melbourne
- November 6, about 4pm
- Date last seen
Why it mattersA frightening outcome turned hopeful; the boy's survival in extreme alpine conditions is a remarkable result.
AustraliaVictorians following the search can exhale; a six-day missing person case in the state's high country has ended safely.
Corroborated byThe Nightly
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