Jamie Neale was found alive this morning at about 11.30am by two bush walkers.
After missing for twelve days he is now in hospital where police say he is suffering with exposure and dehydration.
His mother Jean Neale said they never gave up hope looking for their 19 year old son Jamie and she knew he would be coming home one day.
Jean has had a brief conversation with her son and said he sounds tearful and exhausted.
Jamies father was about to return to England when he finally got the good news.
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