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Australian teen who went missing in bushland wearing only shorts and boots found alive after six days

Police AirWing found William, 17, whose surname has not been shared, on Thursday morning.

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Police AirWing found William, 17, whose surname has not been shared, on Thursday morning, The Guardian reported.

Key details

Location
Australia · Oceania
Reported by
The Guardian
First reported
Key names
Australian, Walhalla, Victoria’s Gippsland, AirWing
Section
World

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