Watch: 17-year-old camper rescued after going missing for nearly a week in the Australian wilderness
First responders found the 17-year-old lying on top of a rock near Stoney Creek, waving at the camera and shaking his fist in relief.
Teenage camper rescued in Australian wilderness after nearly a week missing
A 17-year-old camper in Australia became missing deep in the Gippsland forest for six days, as first responders finally located the victim after an extensive aerial search.
THE TAKEAWAY
- 17-year-old camper rescued after six days in Australian wilderness.
- The victim went on a camping trip with a friend before becoming separated and lost.
- First responders found the 17-year-old lying on top of a rock near Stoney Creek
VICTORIA, Australia – A missing camper is lucky to be alive after police in Australia located a teenager in the wilderness after nearly a week.
Footage shared by the Victoria Police Department shows the moment an aerial search team located the 17-year-old camper deep within the Gippsland forest.
The victim went on a camping trip with a friend around the small town of Cowwarr before venturing deep into the wilderness.
First responders locate missing camper in Australian wilderness.
(Victoria Police via Storyful)
The 17-year-old was last with his friend before wandering off alone to retrieve camping equipment at the initial drop-off location.
When he failed to return, his friend searched the area but found no trace before calling authorities.
First responders found the 17-year-old lying on top of a rock near Stoney Creek, waving at the camera and shaking his fist in relief.
To the surprise of officials, he was in good health when rescued.
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Missing camper is reunited with family after nearly a week missing.
(Victoria Police via Storyful)
First responders completed a hoist rescue to extract the camper to the helicopter, where he was then transported to a hospital for further evaluation and reunited with his family.