Missing teenager found alive after six days in Australian forest

A 17-year-old teenager, identified only as William, has been found alive after spending six days lost in a dense forest approximately 180 kilometers east of Melbourne, Australia. The youth went missing last Friday while camping in a remote area of Victoria state with a friend. His disappearance triggered a massive search operation involving police, search and rescue teams, tracking dogs, divers, and helicopters.

Despite facing near-freezing temperatures throughout the nights, the teenager survived with only minor scratches. Rescuers successfully located him and lifted him to safety using a winch. Footage from the scene shows him raising his fist in a celebratory gesture upon spotting his rescuers. Once brought to a safe location, he was provided with water and food as he received immediate medical attention. The search effort, which spanned nearly a week, concluded successfully, bringing relief to his family and the community involved in the operation.