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Teen survives in Australian bush for nine weeks emerging half blind, covered in leeches and 84lbs lighter

January 29, 2013

Reblogged from National Post | News:

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An 18-year-old man has astonished emergency personnel by surviving for almost nine weeks in dense Australian bush during a record-breaking heatwave.

Matthew Allen, who has been missing from his home since November 27, was found covered in leeches, bites from mosquitoes and gangrene was affecting his feet and legs. Police said he had lost almost 84lbs (38kgs) — about half his body weight.

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