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Chips, creek water and Take Me Home, Country Roads: how an Australian teenager survived six nights in the bush

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William, 17, says ‘nights were pretty cold’ and he ‘honestly didn’t think’ he’d survive A teenage boy who survived almost a week lost in dense Australian bushland sang John Denver’s Take Me Home, Country Roads as he held out hope of rescue on long nights alone in the wilderness. Covered by 3 outlets: 2 lean left, 1 are centre.

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  1. Ibtimes Center Factuality: Mostly factual GB
    Missing Autistic Teen, 17, Found After Six Days in Australian Bush on Family-Sized Bag of Crisps Before ICU Transfer

    A 17-year-old autistic teenager survived six days in the Australian bush on crisps and creek water before being rescued and taken to intensive care

  2. The Guardian Left Factuality: Very high GB
    Chips, creek water and Take Me Home, Country Roads: how an Australian teenager survived six nights in the bush

    William, 17, says ‘nights were pretty cold’ and he ‘honestly didn’t think’ he’d survive A teenage boy who survived almost a week lost in dense Australian bushland sang John Denver’s Take Me Home, Country Roads as he held out hope of rescue on long nights alone in the...

  3. The Sydney Morning Herald Leans left Factuality: High AU
    How a classic song and a packet of chips helped Will survive six nights in the bush

    The teenage boy who survived six days lost in remote wilderness on chips and creek water is recovering in hospital.

  4. Daily Mail Center Factuality: Mostly factual GB
    Rescued teenager survived six days lost in the bush on rationed snack - as he enjoys his favourite McDonald's meal after his emotional reunion with his mum

    A teenager who survived six days lost in the bush has revealed how he battled to stay alive, surviving on a family-sized packet of crisps and singing his favourite song.

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