A missing teen is found alive after 6 days in the Australian woodlands
A 17-year-old boy with autism has been found alive after spending six days missing in dense bushland near Moyston in western Victoria. He disappeared on November 8 wearing only shorts and boots. Searchers located him on November 14 approximately 12 kilometres from where he was last seen. The teenager survived by drinking creek water and eating chips he had with him. He was assessed by paramedics at the scene and taken to hospital in a stable condition for observation.
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- ✓ A 17-year-old boy with autism went missing in bushland near Moyston, Victoria on November 8.
- ✓ He was found alive on November 14 approximately 12 kilometres from his last known location.
- ✓ He was wearing only shorts and boots when he disappeared.
- ✓ He survived by drinking creek water and eating chips he had with him.
What changed
The teenager was located alive on Thursday November 14 after being missing since Saturday November 8, ending a six-day search.
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Autistic teen found alive after six days lost in Australian bushland
A 17-year-old boy with autism has been found alive after spending six days missing in dense bushland near Moyston in western Victoria. He disappeared on November 8 wearing only shorts and boots. Searchers located him on November 14 approximately 12 kilometres from where he was last seen. The teenager survived by drinking creek water and eating chips he had with him. He was assessed by paramedics at the scene and taken to hospital in a stable condition for observation.
Why it matters
The rescue concludes a large-scale multi-agency operation involving police, SES volunteers, and aircraft searching rugged terrain in the Grampians region. The boy's autism added urgency to the search as he may not have responded to calls. His survival for nearly a week with minimal clothing and no shelter in cold overnight temperatures is considered remarkable by emergency services.
What is confirmed
- A 17-year-old boy with autism went missing in bushland near Moyston, Victoria on November 8.
- He was found alive on November 14 approximately 12 kilometres from his last known location.
- He was wearing only shorts and boots when he disappeared.
- He survived by drinking creek water and eating chips he had with him.
- He was assessed by paramedics and taken to hospital in a stable condition.
Still unconfirmed
- A family member said "he's grounded for life" after the ordeal.
What to watch next
- Medical evaluation results and length of hospital stay
- Police and coroner's report on how he became separated and survived
- Family statements on his condition and recovery
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