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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.

✦ Extractive summary — built from the sources' own reporting•From 2 sources•1 min read•Updated November 12, 2026, 2:40 AM UTC

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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