Backpacker found safe and well

Feb 15 2013

A British backpacker missing in the Australian Outback for more than three days has been found safe and well, Queensland Police said.

Samuel Woodhead, 18, disappeared from a cattle station in the Australian state of Queensland on Tuesday when he went for a jog.

A police spokesman said Mr Woodhead was a little sunburned when he was found, but was hydrated and otherwise well. His family has been notified.