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Authorities found 17-year-old Cole Davison safe in Needham, Massachusetts, on Friday after he disappeared from his home around midnight on Wednesday. The search operation involved Metro-LEC Search and Rescue teams, K-9 units, and drone technology to locate the teenager in his upscale neighborhood. While the specific circumstances of his discovery were not disclosed, police confirmed he was being treated by medical professionals at a local hospital following his return.
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A 17-year-old boy with autism named William was found alive on Thursday after spending six days lost in dense bushland in Victoria, Australia. The teenager disappeared last Friday while on a camping trip with a friend near Walhalla, a former gold-mining town located 185km east of Melbourne in the Gippsland region. It is believed he walked a short distance back to a drop-off location to retrieve equipment, but he failed to return, leaving behind his mobile phone, food, and water. Authorities were concerned due to extremely cold overnight temperatures and the fact that he was wearing only shorts and work boots. A Police AirWing helicopter crew eventually located him lying in a dry creek bed where he had remained in one spot, huddled beneath a blanket and singing to himself to stay warm and hydrated. While he was reported to be uninjured upon rescue, he was reunited with his mother and taken to a hospital for health monitoring. The search involved police dogs, divers, helicopters, and SES searchers who provided 120 shifts of assistance over the six-day ordeal.

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Daily MailThis outlet13 Nov

Authorities found 17-year-old Cole Davison safe in Needham, Massachusetts, on Friday after he disappeared from his home around midnight on Wednesday. The search operation involved Metro-LEC Search and Rescue teams, K-9 units, and drone technology to locate the teenager in his upscale neighborhood. While the specific circumstances of his discovery were not disclosed, police confirmed he was being treated by medical…

Missing New England boy, 17, found SAFE after exhaustive search in upscale neighborhood (this article)4 articles from Daily Mail on this story
Sydney Morning Herald13 Nov

A 17-year-old from Morwell, Victoria, survived six nights alone in remote bushland after falling down a cliff while camping. During his ordeal, he relied on a packet of chips, water from a nearby creek, and the song "Take Me Home, Country Roads" for comfort. Rescuers, including more than 100 emergency services personnel, eventually spotted him from a helicopter. Upon being rescued, he was treated for a tear in his…

How a classic song and a packet of chips helped Will survive six nights in the bush →7 articles from Sydney Morning Herald on this story
ABC News (AU)13 Nov

A 17-year-old boy and first-time camper was rescued after spending six days lost in the dense, rugged bushland of Walhalla East, Victoria, following his disappearance on November 6. Despite having limited supplies and no serious camping experience, the teenager survived by rationing a single packet of chicken chips, staying hydrated, and remaining in one visible spot while singing to himself. Search and rescue…

Missing teen 'kept his wits' in the bush and saved his own life →5 articles from ABC News (AU) on this story
The Guardian13 Nov

A 17-year-old boy survived six nights in the Victorian wilderness after taking a wrong turn on a track and falling down a cliff while camping in eastern Australia. Rescuers found him on Thursday morning near Walhalla, 130km east of Melbourne, after he was reported missing the previous Friday. The report focuses on his survival tactics, such as rationing a packet of chicken-flavored chips and drinking creek water…

Chips, creek water and Take Me Home, Country Roads: how an Australian teenager survived six nights in the bush →2 articles from The Guardian on this story
CBS News13 Nov

A 17-year-old boy with autism was discovered alive by a helicopter crew after spending six days lost in the Australian bush. The report provides a brief factual account of the rescue following the boy's disappearance. No specific locations or additional figures are provided beyond the duration of his time in the wilderness.

Missing Australian boy found alive after 6 days in the wilderness →2 articles from CBS News on this story
Al Jazeera14 Nov

A 17-year-old Australian teenager was reunited with his mother after being missing for six days. The report provides a brief factual summary of the successful reunion without including additional specific details regarding the location or circumstances of the disappearance.

Missing Australian teenager reunites with his mother →2 articles from Al Jazeera on this story
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BBC12 Nov

A 17-year-old named William was rescued alive after being missing for six days in bushland near Melbourne, Australia. He went camping with a friend and got lost last Friday; search efforts involved police dogs, divers, and helicopters due to cold temperatures. Found on Friday morning by rescuers who winched him to safety, he is uninjured but exhausted, according to his mother Elizabeth Barkley, who expressed relief…

Australian teen missing in bush for six days rescued alive →
Toronto Star12 Nov

A 17-year-old boy with autism was found alive Thursday after being missing for six days in the woodlands near Walhalla, an ex-gold mining town located 185 kilometers east of Melbourne. The teen had gone camping with a friend last Friday but disappeared during their trip. Police identified the rescued youth only as William.

A missing teen found alive after 6 days in Australian woodlands →
South China Morning Post12 Nov

A 17-year-old boy with autism named William was rescued on Thursday after being missing for six days near Walhalla, an eastern Australian town about 185 kilometers east of Melbourne. He had gone camping with a friend but got separated last Friday and was found by a police helicopter crew in a dry creek bed surrounded by wilderness. After his rescue, William was reunited with his mother and is currently undergoing…

Autistic teen missing in Australian bushland for 6 days rescued alive →
The Independent12 Nov

A 17-year-old boy named William was found alive six days after going missing while camping near Walhalla East in Victoria, about 180km east of Melbourne. He had left his phone and supplies behind, leading a large search operation involving over 100 people and police resources to locate him. William was spotted by a helicopter that noticed his fishing tackle box and was subsequently rescued without serious injury…

Missing Australian teen found alive after six days lost in bushland: ‘He’s never leaving the house again’ →
CBC12 Nov

A 17-year-old boy with Level 2 autism was found alive on Thursday after six days missing in the woodlands near Walhalla, a town east of Melbourne, Australia. He had begun camping with a friend but disappeared last Friday when he walked away from the campsite to retrieve more equipment and got lost. The police search involved over 100 personnel who eventually located him using a helicopter; he was found sleeping on a…

Missing teen found alive after 6 days in the Australian woodlands →
Global News12 Nov

A 17-year-old boy identified as William, who was camping east of Melbourne in Victoria, Australia, was found alive Thursday after six days missing in the woodlands. William was initially dropped off by his mother for a weekend camping trip and disappeared after retrieving more camping equipment. An extensive search involving police and other agencies led to his discovery by a helicopter crew near a creek, two…

Missing 17-year-old found alive after 6 days lost in Australian woodlands →

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William was in good spirits and mostly in good health, the police statement said.

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The department said he 'will be receiving care from medical professionals at a local hospital.'
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Topics

K-9 Massachusetts Metro-LEC Needham Search and Rescue

Subjects

Massachusetts GPE · 3× Needham GPE · 3× Cole Davison PERSON · 2× Davidson PERSON · 2× Metro-LEC ORG · 1× Search and Rescue ORG · 1× the Needham Police Department ORG · 1×

Narrative

Police said during the search that Davidson's disappearance was unexpected, and there was 'no indication he is armed, he has made no threats toward anyone, and there is no known danger to the public.'
framing: assertive · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-11-13
The department said he 'will be receiving care from medical professionals at a local hospital.'
2026-11-13 · Daily Mail
Missing New England boy, 17, found SAFE after exhaustive search in upscale neighborhood · assertive framing

Claims (9 extracted, 1 hedged)

A missing 17-year-old has been found safe in Massachusetts after an exhaustive search through his upscale neighborhood. asserted
old → miss → neighborhood
Cole Davison vanished on Wednesday around midnight from his home in Needham, Massachusetts, sparking fears for the teenager's safety. asserted
Davison → vanish → safety
Officials said Davidson was found on Friday in Needham. asserted
Davidson → say → Needham
The details around how he was found are currently unclear. uncertain
he → find → ?
Police said during the search that Davidson's disappearance was unexpected, and there was 'no indication he is armed, he has made no threats toward anyone, and there is no known danger to the public.' asserted
he → say → public
The search for the teen included Metro-LEC Search and Rescue teams, K-9 dog searchers, and drone units. asserted
search → include → teams
In a statement after he was found on Friday, the Needham Police Department said it was 'incredibly relieved and happy' he was located. asserted
he → find → Friday
The department said he 'will be receiving care from medical professionals at a local hospital.' asserted
he → say → hospital
Cole Davison, 17, who vanished from Needham, Massachusetts on Wednesday, was found safe on Friday, police said asserted
police → vanish → Friday
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