Breaking: Police find teen who had been missing in Victorian bush for six days
Quick Look
- Police have found 17-year-old William after he disappeared while camping at Walhalla East in Victoria's east six days ago.
- He was located this morning and reunited with his family following an intensive search involving police divers, the dog squad, and helicopters.
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Why It Matters
William disappeared on Friday while camping with a friend at Walhalla East, about 180 kilometres east of Melbourne. He left his phone, food, and water behind at a makeshift camp. Authorities were concerned for his welfare due to frigid overnight temperatures in the region.
Police have found missing teenager William, who disappeared while camping in dense bushland in Victoria's east six days ago.
The 17-year-old, whose surname has not been released, disappeared on Friday while camping with a friend at Walhalla East, about 180 kilometres east of Melbourne.
He was last seen wearing shorts and work boots, having left his phone, food and water behind at a makeshift camp.
Authorities had been concerned for his welfare due to the frigid overnight temperatures in the region, with his disappearance sparking an intense six-day search, involving police divers, the dog squad and helicopters.
William was located this morning and reunited with his family.
Open Questions
- What were the circumstances of William's disappearance?
- How did William survive six days without food and water?
- Where exactly was William located?
- What is William's current medical condition?