UPDATE: Missing 3yo boy found

Saturday, 19 September 2020 13:13

By Monique Welhan

James, 3, has been found alive and well after a large scale search in Yallingup bushland. PIC: WA Police

A three-year-old boy has been found alive and well after spending the day lost in bushland in Yallingup.

James O'Reilly was found in bushland just before 7pm by his grandfather after wandering off from an Airbnb his family were staying in on Karli Rise at 7.30am.

"Given the time he has spent exposed to the rough terrain and poor weather conditions, arrangements will be made for him to have a medical check-up as a precaution," a WA Police spokesperson said.

"WA Police Force thanks all the emergency service volunteers and community members who assisted with the search."

3-year-old missing boy James has been located in bushland alive by a family member who was assisting with the land search operation.

WA Police Force thanks all the emergency service volunteers and community members who assisted with the search.
— WA Police Force (@WA_Police) September 19, 2020

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