India, Nov. 13 -- A 17-year-old boy has been found alive after spending six days missing in bushland in Australia's Victoria state. William disappeared during a camping trip near Walhalla, around 185 km east of Melbourne, on November 6. According to Victoria Police, a helicopter crew eventually spotted him near a creek, bringing the search to an end.

William had been camping with a friend near Walhalla East when he walked away from their campsite to collect additional camping equipment but failed to return. His friend searched the surrounding area before raising the alarm. William had left his mobile phone behind and was not carrying enough supplies for an extended stay in the bushland.

More than 100 emergency personnel and volunteers j...