Teen vanished into the wilderness for 6 days in Australia. Then rescuers spotted something

A 17-year-old boy was found alive after spending six days lost in the Australian wilderness. A police helicopter crew spotted William near a creek before rescuers lifted him to safety and reunited him with his mother.
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