Australian teen who went missing in bushland wearing only shorts and boots found alive after six days
William, 17, was reported missing after straying from his camp near Walhalla in Victoria’s Gippsland region Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast A teenage boy has been found alive after disappearing in dense bushland wearing only shorts and work boots nearly a week ago.
The 17-year-old's mum has joked that he is "grounded for life" and "never leaving the house again".
Police AirWing found William, 17, whose surname has not been shared, on Thursday morning.
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