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Teenager found alive after 6 days lost in Australian wilderness
AUSTRALIA, 13 November
By John_Doe
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A rescue team member helping a teenager found in the Australian forest.
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CBS News
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 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 h…