Teenage boy’s body found in creek after Blue Mountains camping trip

The Guardian - World NewsEN 1 min read 100% complete by Australian Associated PressJanuary 29, 2026 at 10:25 PM
Teenage boy’s body found in creek after Blue Mountains camping trip

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A teenage boy was found dead in a creek in the Blue Mountains after a camping trip. The boy, age 16, and a 17-year-old friend traveled to Mount Hay near Leura train station on Tuesday. The two boys became separated in the Blue Gum forest. Emergency services rescued the 17-year-old by winching him to safety. New South Wales police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the 16-year-old's death.

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