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Miracle Rescue: Boy Survives Six Days Alone
13 Nov
Summary
- Teenager survived six days lost in remote bushland.
- He fell down a cliff, sustaining injuries to his windpipe.
- Rescue helicopter spotted him after a massive search operation.
A 17-year-old boy, William, has been found safe after spending six days lost in the remote bushland of Victoria's Gippsland region. He fell approximately two storeys down a cliff, suffering injuries including a torn windpipe and trapped air around his lungs and neck, along with significant scratches.
William survived by rationing a packet of chips and drinking water from a nearby creek. He endured freezing nights, using two towels for warmth, and found solace by singing songs. His remarkable survival concluded when a police air wing helicopter spotted him on Thursday.
A large-scale search operation, involving over 100 emergency services personnel, had been underway since November 6th, when he was last seen. The breakthrough occurred when the police air wing searched the Cowwarr area, spotting a tackle box and then William near a creek.
His reunion with his mother was described as a moment of pure euphoria, happiness, and gratefulness. The rescue team expressed their emotional response upon realizing he was alive. William is recovering in hospital and is eager to return to football training, though he has stated he has no desire for future camping trips.
