They rescued a 3-year-old boy who survived four days lost in a forest in Australia

Australian police rescued a three-year-old boy who went missing in the forest last Friday on Monday when he was with his family on a rural property in the State of New South Wales.

The little one has autism and cannot speak, was discovered during a subsequent operation from a helicopter an area of ​​bushes on a farm in the town of Putty.

The boy, named Anthony “AJ” Elfalak, He was drinking water from a small stream about 500 meters from the house on the large family farm. when he was found by authorities, according to a video posted by NSW Police. After the sighting, a foot patrol attended the scene.

“(The child) has met his family and is being assessed by paramedics,” police said in a statement.

The father told local media that his son He had small scratches from falls, diaper rash, abrasions and ant bites. He called it a “miracle” that he was found alive four days after his disappearance.

“He clings to his mother. As soon as he heard it, he opened his eyes, saw her and fell asleep, ”he said.

The authorities deployed on Friday, after reporting the disappearance at noon, a search and rescue system with more than 100 people to walk the field. AJ was found in an area that had previously been inspected. Police assume he was in the woods the entire time, Police Superintendent Tracy Chapman said.

Their ability to find clean drinking water was key to their survival, due to the risk of dehydration, Chapman added. At night, temperatures in the region drop to 6 degrees Celsius (43 Fahrenheit). AJ was kneeling in the creek when a state emergency services official approached him and put a hand on his shoulder, addiction inspector Simon Merrick said. The official “assured that he turned to see him with a big smile that he will never forget», He counted.

AJ slept in an ambulance after reuniting with his parents and woke up hungry. “He had three slices of pizza and a banana, so it’s okay,” a paramedic said.

After hearing the news, Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison expressed his relief and thanked the authorities for their work. “Thank God. What a relief. I can’t imagine how traumatic this experience was for AJ and his parents. Glad to hear you are safe. Thanks to the NSW Police and Paramedics.”he noted on Twitter.

(With information from AP and EFE)

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