Teen Found Alive After Six Days Lost in Australian Bushland

WHO:

ABC News World - The boy is 17 years old and has autism.

BBC - Victoria Police Acting Inspector Jason Benbow commented on the rescue.

BBC News - The boy’s mother said he was “grounded for life” and “never leaving the house again.”

WHAT:

ABC News World - The boy was found alive after being lost for six days.

BBC - Police rescued the teenager alive after he had been missing in the bush for six days.

BBC - Benbow said, “It doesn't happen all the time,” and added, “I'm sure he's got a story to tell us soon, which we're very keen to hear.”

BBC News - The boy’s mother joked that he was “grounded for life” and “never leaving the house again.”

WHERE:

ABC News World - The boy was found in eastern Australian woodlands.

BBC - The teenager was missing in the Australian bush.

WHEN:

ABC News World - The boy was lost for six days.

BBC - The boy was missing in the bush for six days.

(UPDATED November 12, 2026 07:59 UTC)

Police rescued a seventeen-year-old autistic boy alive after six days missing in the Australian bush. He was found in eastern Australian woodlands, bringing a remarkable search to a close. His mother joked he was grounded for life and never leaving home again.