Arabic version: العثور على مراهق أسترالي حياً بعد ستة أيام في الأدغال

According to BBC News, a 17-year-old Australian teenager who was missing for six days in dense bushland east of Melbourne has been found alive.

William, whose surname has not been released, disappeared last Friday during a camping trip with a friend in bushland about 180km (112 miles) east of Melbourne, Victoria. Cold overnight temperatures had raised concerns for his welfare.

Police dogs, divers and helicopters took part in the search. Rescuers located William on Friday morning, winched him to safety and gave him a doughnut and a bottle of water before taking him to hospital for a check-up.

His mother, Elizabeth Barkley, said he had only a few scratches and appeared fit and healthy. She said he had stayed in one spot and waited to be rescued, adding that he was “grounded for life”.

Victoria Police Acting Inspector Jason Benbow said officers were emotional after finding the teenager alive. “It doesn’t happen all the time,” he said, adding that police were keen to hear William’s story.