Fastrack · Australian Teen Found Alive After Six Days Missing in Bush

A 17-year-old boy missing for six days in Victoria's Gippsland bushland has been found alive. Police identified him only as William.

185km east of Melbourne, near Walhalla, is where he went missing.
He left his phone, food and water at camp.
Police dogs, divers and helicopters joined the search.
Rescuers winched him out and gave him a doughnut and water.

Why it matters: Outlets reported extremely cold nights, and he was dressed only in shorts and work boots. Victoria Police Acting Inspector Jason Benbow said such outcomes do not happen all the time.

The Daily Mail reports William has level two autism.
His mother, Elizabeth Barkley, said he had only minor scratches.

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Center coverage, 5 sources: The center emphasizes the rescue and his family's relief.

BBC News11hAustralian teen missing in bush for six days rescued alive abc27 (WHTM)5hA missing teen is found alive after 6 days in the Australian woodlands CTV News2hA missing teen is found alive after 6 days in the Australian woodlands Deutsche Welle4hAustralian teenage found alive after 6 days in the bush WFLA News Channel 83hA missing teen is found alive after 6 days in the Australian woodlands

Left coverage, 2 sources: The left focuses on how he went missing: lightly dressed and without phone, food or water.

The Guardian11hAustralian teen who went missing in bushland wearing only shorts and boots found alive after six days The Independent5hMissing teenage camper found after six days alone in the wilderness

Right coverage, 3 sources: The right frames the outcome as a miracle and highlights his autism and first camping trip.

Daily Mail5hIncredible moment missing teen realises he's saved after six days lost in the rugged Australian wilderness New York Post24mMissing teen is found alive after 6 days in the Australian woodlands The Sun49mTeen survives on packet of CRISPS for six days after vanishing in Australian bush as mum jokes he’s ‘grounded for life’

What’s next: William was taken to hospital for a check-up after the rescue.

Benbow said police are keen to hear his story.
How did William survive six cold nights without food or water?
Did a hunting camera found in the search area help locate him?
BBC News reports he was found Friday, while The Guardian and Daily Mail say Thursday.