Missing Australian boy Anthony 'AJ' Elfalak found alive after desperate three-day search

Early Edition with Ryan Bridge · Sep 6, 2021 · 2m

Missing boy Anthony "AJ" Elfalak has been found alive after a desperate three-day search, NSW Police have confirmed.

Anthony, or "AJ", who is autistic and non-verbal, had last been seen at about 11.45am on Friday.

A widespread search of the family's 650-acre property at Putty, west of Newcastle, had lasted for almost 72 hours and included police, emergency services and volunteers when the miraculous discovery was made.

"Missing 3-year-old boy Anthony 'AJ' Elfalak has been located a short time ago. He is yet to be assessed by NSW Ambulance paramedics. More info to come," NSW Police posted to…