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Teen Lost for 6 Days Sings to Survive
13 Nov
Summary
- Teenager survived six days lost in dense bushland.
- He sang John Denver's 'Take Me Home, Country Roads' for comfort.
- Found dehydrated but stable after a week-long search.
William, a 17-year-old, was found dehydrated but in stable condition on Thursday morning after being lost for nearly six days in Victoria's dense bushland. He had gone missing last Friday after taking a wrong turn while retrieving camping equipment, equipped only with shorts and work boots, leaving behind his phone, food, and water.
During his ordeal, William found comfort by singing John Denver's 'Take Me Home, Country Roads', a childhood favorite. He survived on a rationed packet of chips and water from a nearby creek, enduring cold nights and sunburned hot days. He had slipped and fallen down a cliff shortly after getting lost.
An extensive search operation involving over 100 people, including police dog and rescue squads and the air wing, located him in a creek bed near Walhalla. His mother expressed immense relief, stating she was "over the moon" and that her son was safe. William described the reunion as the "best moment of my life."
