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The search for a missing 14-year-old boy with non-verbal autism is continuing this morning. 9News

The search for a missing 14-year-old boy with non-verbal autism is continuing on Tuesday morning on a Victorian mountain where temperatures have dropped below zero - the lowest in about 10 months.

William Callaghan became separated from his family on Mount Disappointment without food, water or appropriate clothing for a freezing night at about 2.20pm on Monday. He was last seen on the south side of the mountain's summit and could have covered a lot of distance since he became separated from his family.

An air and ground search started on Monday afternoon and extended overnight as emergency services, air and ground police canvassed the area looking for William.He was described as very energetic and food-focused, leading police to believe there's a chance he may have walked into a house to help himself to food.Police have asked local neighbours to check their bedrooms and outhouses and contact Triple Zero if they sight William.

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