Missing 17-year-old William found alive in Victoria bushland
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William, 17, was found alive in Victorian bushland after six days missing from his camp. His mother is now reunited with him and he is safe in Victoria, a state in south-east Australia. The case ended near Walhalla, in the Gippsland region of eastern Victoria, and was reported on 12 November 2026.
His family is directly affected by his safe return to them. His mother spoke after the reunion: "He is never leaving the house again." The story was first reported by The Guardian.
Readers in Australia can read the full report online today for more details about the case.
Source: The Guardian
Sources: The Guardian
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