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Search for missing teenager Will continues in Victoria’s freezing bushland
A major search is under way for 17-year-old Will, who went missing on Friday after returning to collect camping equipment near Walhalla East in Victoria. Police believe he may have become disoriented in rugged bushland, and the freezing conditions make finding him urgent.
Will, who has level two autism and was on his first camping trip, was wearing shorts and work boots; overnight temperatures have fallen as low as 3C. Up to 80 emergency workers have used helicopters, boats, motorbikes, horses and teams on foot, while police say they will keep searching. An esky has been found, but other gear remains missing, and police are seeking dashcam footage or information from people who travelled nearby.
In short
- Will, 17, has been missing in Victoria’s bushland since Friday.
- Search teams are continuing despite freezing overnight temperatures.
- Police are asking nearby travellers to share footage or information.
Explained simply
Walhalla East is in Victoria, south-eastern Australia, where forested and rugged country can make it difficult to find a safe route. People camping in the area may need to travel away from their campsite to collect equipment.
Victoria Police are coordinating the search with emergency workers using different ways to cover the bushland. The search matters because Will is young, the terrain may be hard to navigate and cold overnight temperatures can put someone at risk, particularly without suitable clothing or camping gear.
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Originally published by Daily Mail as “‘We’re throwing everything at this’: Massive search for teenager who vanished during camping trip heads into its fifth night – as loved ones hold out hope for miracle”.