A teenager who survived on lollies, a muesli bar and creek water after becoming lost for three days south-west of Brisbane says he has 'no plans' of going hiking again anytime soon.
A teenager who survived on lollies, a muesli bar and creek water after becoming lost for three days south-west of Brisbane says he has "no plans" of going hiking again anytime soon.
It prompted a search and rescue effort, which included SES volunteers, rescue helicopters and dozens of community members."Thursday morning I went up for sunrise and then my phone died and I ran out of water, so I got lost," he said.Lost, alone and "pretty cooked", Mr Green continued descending the mountain, using a nearby creek for drinking water.
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