A teenager who had been missing for six days in a dense area of Australian bush has been found alive.
William, whose last name has not been revealed, disappeared last Friday while camping with a friend in a wooded area about 180 kilometers east of Melbourne, Australia.
The extremely low temperatures recorded overnight had raised concerns among authorities for the well-being of the 17-year-old boy.
Police dogs, divers and helicopters participated in the search.
William was located this Thursday morning and was reunited with his relieved family, who said he had not suffered any injuries but would "have to punish him for life."
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Rescuers carried William to safety and gave him a donut and a bottle of water before taking him to the hospital for check-up.
The boy's mother, Elizabeth Barkley, told reporters that the teen only had "a few scratches" and appeared to be in good shape and health.
"He's fine, everything seems fine, he's in perfect health," he added.
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"He stayed in one place waiting to be rescued and I'm so glad he's alive," Barkley said.
Jokingly, he added: "He will never leave the house again."
Police reported that officers were thrilled to find the teen alive.
"It doesn't happen all the time," said Victoria Police Acting Inspector Jason Benbow.
"I'm sure he will soon have a story to tell us, and we are very interested in hearing it," the official added.
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