A boy with autism has been found alive, after spending four days lost in the Australian wilderness. Luke Shambrook (11) was found in the Lake Eildon National Park.
Volunteers, police dogs and a helicopter had searched since Friday to find him.
ABC reports that he disappeared from his family's campsite at the Candlebark camping ground in Victoria.
A beanie belonging to him was found during searches yesterday.
The boy was carried out of the bush on a stretcher, and reunited with his family - before being taken to a local hospital for a check-up.
He is now in the Royal Children's Hospital in Melbourne being treated for dehydration and hypothermia.
Luke's uncle Peter Roberts spoke briefly after his nephew was found, saying the family was "rejoicing".
"We're very thankful to live in a society that puts a lot of effort into finding children who go missing," he said.
"We're very happy that Luke's been found alive and well even after such a long time."
Acting assistant commissioner, Rick Nugent, says there was an emotional reunion with his mother.
Acting Sergeant Brad Pascoe from Police Air Wing talks us through the moment he spotted Luke:
Acting Sergeant Brad Pascoe from Police Air Wing talks us through the moment he spotted missing boy Luke Shambrook. https://t.co/gFRqLNe077
— Victoria Police (@VictoriaPolice) April 7, 2015
Victoria Police have released this footage of the moment rescuers reached him:
The moment rescuers reached Luke Shambrook. #VictoriaPolice #VicPolice #VicPol #SearchAndRescue
A video posted by Victoria Police (@victoriapolice) on Apr 6, 2015 at 11:04pm PDT
