Breaking: Police find teen who had been missing in Victorian bush for six days

Breaking: Police find teen who had been missing in Victorian bush for six days

William was found this morning and reunited with his family, after going missing while camping on Friday.

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.

In brief

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.

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