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Teenager found alive after 6 days lost in Australian wilderness
A 17-year-old boy has been rescued after spending six days lost in the bush. He survived by drinking creek water and singing songs to stay positive.
A rescue team member helping a teenager found in the Australian forest.
By John Doe
Reporting from Australia 
Nov. 13, 2026, 3:03 p.m. - 9 hours ago
A 17-year-old boy is safe tonight after being lost in the Australian wilderness for six long days.
The teenager went missing while camping. For nearly a week, he had no food and was forced to wander through the dense bushland. His parents were terrified, and a massive search effort was launched to bring him home.
He managed to survive by drinking water from a nearby creek. He told rescuers that he ate a few chips he had with him. To keep his spirits up while he was alone, he sang the famous song, "Take Me Home, Country Roads."
Rescuers eventually found the boy, who was sunburned and very hungry, but alive. When the police finally caught up to him, many of the officers said they were overwhelmed with emotion at the sight of him.
His family is overjoyed to have him back. While they are relieved, his parents kept a sense of humor about the scary ordeal. His mother joked that he is definitely "grounded for life" after this experience.
The boy is now recovering and getting the medical care he needs. Authorities say it is a miracle he survived in such tough conditions for so long.
Source: CBS News
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