Missing Teen Found Alive After Six Days in Australian Bush

A 17-year-old boy named William has been found alive after going missing for six days during a camping trip in dense bushland east of Melbourne, Victoria. Authorities had been deeply concerned for his welfare due to extremely cold overnight temperatures, deploying police dogs, divers, and helicopters to join the search. Rescuers successfully located the teenager on Friday morning and winched him to safety. He was given a doughnut and a bottle of water before being taken to the hospital for a medical check-up. His mother reported that he suffered only a few minor scratches and stayed in one spot to wait for rescue. Police expressed great relief at finding the teenager alive, noting that such outcomes do not happen all the time. His family was overjoyed by his safe return, with his mother jokingly remarking that he would be grounded for life.