12.11.2026 10:22
William, 17, who went missing while camping in Australia, was found alive in the forested area where he had been stranded for 6 days without food, water, or a phone. The teenager, spotted by a police helicopter on the rocks, was rescued by teams, and those moments were caught on camera. His mother Elizabeth, experiencing the joy of being reunited with her son, after the fear she had gone through, made everyone smile by saying humorously, "He won't be able to leave the house anymore."
William, 17, who went missing while camping in Australia, was found alive in a dense forest after six days of search efforts. A police helicopter located the young man, who had been stranded in the wild without his phone, food, or water. The moments William was rescued were recorded from the air second by second.
WENT MISSING IN THE FOREST WHILE CAMPING
The incident occurred in the Australian state of Victoria, near Walhalla, about 185 kilometers east of the city of Melbourne. William, 17, went to the area with a friend to camp on Friday, November 6. The teenager, who left the campsite to get some supplies, did not return again.
When William did not return, his friend searched the surrounding area but could not reach him. It was learned that the teenager left his mobile phone, food, and water at the campsite, and it was stated that he was wearing only shorts and boots. After the situation was reported to the authorities, a large-scale search operation was launched.
HELICOPTER CREW FOUND HIM IN THE CREEK BED
Police teams, search and rescue personnel, volunteers, and specially trained dogs scanned the area for six days. The efforts were carried out with difficulty due to the rugged terrain and dense vegetation.
On Thursday, November 12, a police helicopter conducting an aerial search spotted a supply box about 2 kilometers east of the Stoney Creek area. When the area was examined closely with a camera, William was seen lying on the rocks in the creek bed.
THE MOMENTS OF HIS RESCUE WERE CAPTURED ON CAMERA
Rescue personnel who descended from the helicopter reached the teenager who had been stranded in the wild for days. When William noticed the helicopter, he gave the teams a thumbs-up to show he was okay. He was then taken aboard the helicopter with the help of a winch and transported to a safe area.
It was announced that the teenager, who had sunburns and minor injuries, was in good general health. Before being taken to the hospital for a checkup, William was reunited with his family.
MOVING STATEMENT FROM HIS MOTHER
After her son was found alive, his mother, Elizabeth, experienced great joy and expressed the happiness they felt. Stating that she could not believe her son was alive, the mother said in a humorous way that she would no longer let William leave the house.
More than 100 personnel and volunteers took part in the search efforts, which lasted six days, while police teams thanked everyone who supported the rescue operation.