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12-year old Michael Auberry has been reportedly found alive and rescuers are rushing to the scene to verify the report.

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TimALoftis
March 20, 2007, 2:29 p.m.
from the article;
* Upon being found, boy said he wanted food, water, helicopter ride out
* Authorities say boy was weak, needed minor treatment for dehydration
* Ranger says searchers received radio report that boy was found
* 12-year-old Michael Auberry went missing Saturday near Virginia-N.C. line
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TimALoftis
March 20, 2007, 2:30 p.m.
it is so good that this search had a happy ending. I am so happy for the boy and his family.
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1basque1
March 20, 2007, 3:30 p.m.
Happy ending for this family..Thanks should go out to all those who searched and stayed positive about him coming home ALIVE..
Great bunch of people out there. (((*-*)))
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kriicket
March 20, 2007, 3:40 p.m.
So good to hear a positive outcome from this. Hope his recovery is speedy.
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beachboy6000
March 20, 2007, 3:53 p.m.
Great news. In earlier post, before this great news, some moron said "I guess he is not going to get his survival badge". Well he earned it big time! This is great news for the family and all those who worked their tails off in the search.
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protoham
March 20, 2007, 3:59 p.m.
Get this kid his Wilderness Survival Merit Badge. He earned it the hard way.
Great to know this turned out so well. Be Prepared!
Many Thanks to all the people who worked to find him.
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tchef
March 20, 2007, 4:04 p.m.
This is great news. It's good to have good news for once.
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THOMNH62
March 20, 2007, 4:30 p.m.
I guess he gets the badge after all
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Auzie
March 20, 2007, 4:37 p.m.
He should of watched "Man vs. Wild" more often.
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mbkijb
March 20, 2007, 4:49 p.m.
HOORRAAY!
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ryan601
March 20, 2007, 5:35 p.m.
I'm an Eagle Scout, and I never was taught to cover myself with leaves to prevent hypothermia. What if it had rained? He would have probably been more at risk of hypothermia that way since the leaves would have trapped water near his body.
A better thing to do would have been to start a campfire. It would keep him warm and provide a signal for rescuers to look for.
Well, whatever, at least he's okay. I agree it is nice to hear a happy ending on the news for once.
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BronxBomber
March 20, 2007, 6:24 p.m.
After 3 days I gave up that kid up for dead. I really was concerned about predators in that part of the area that he could've easily encountered. I'm just so glad that he's alive, & that he's back with his folks again!
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THOMNH62
March 20, 2007, 7:55 p.m.
I was an eagle scout too, and the only thing I was tought was how to play lick the scout leader
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bgibbs07
March 20, 2007, 8:41 p.m.
I want to know how he became lost in the first place. But other than that, it's good to hear he's okay.
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whitehorserider
March 20, 2007, 9:25 p.m.
I am totally in wuve. Have you seen the story with Gandolph? The wizard dog that sniffs him out? Looks jus like my lil wolf. . .moon would have stars in her eyes for him.
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Destry
March 20, 2007, 9:40 p.m.
That is good news, thank heavens he survived.
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B1BLancer
March 20, 2007, 10:08 p.m.
Not very often that these things turn out well. I'm glad this one did. The article says he was homesick and was trying to hike to the highway so he could hitchhike home. Unbelievable. I can't help but wonder if this kid will be a future Darwin Award winner. Sorry if that sounds cold, but you have to admit that was a darn stupid thing to do.
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WCFIELDS
March 20, 2007, 11:33 p.m.
I used to carry a small Nuclear Reactor with me when I was a Boy Scout. It provided heat and powered a small T.V. set and short wave radio in my backpack. I could send out for Pizza and cokes while awaiting rescue. Man, I sure miss those days.
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Nodogg
March 20, 2007, 11:38 p.m.
This story is a joke and the kids family should be responsible for paying the total cost of the rescue efforts. A 12 year old kid who was found a mile and a half away from where he was lost? He had a mess kit and 2 jackets with him when he left? They were seaching for this kid with heat sensitive devices and were not able to locate him. How do you end up a mile and a half away when you are missing for 3 days? This kid is either a genius for eluding the people searching for him ,or a complete idiot.
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evelyna
March 21, 2007, 1:15 a.m.
The boy takes medication for ADD or Ahad. He may have faked his disappearance just for the medal.
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kc0uws
March 21, 2007, 6:40 a.m.
evelyna: I agree with you! Probably just a false report...
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kc0uws
March 21, 2007, 6:41 a.m.
Can only survive for 3 days? I can survive for a year in the mountains w/ out food or water.
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kc0uws
March 21, 2007, 7:11 a.m.
Yeah he gets the award...my award for IDIOCRACY AND STUPIDITY.