Missing teen located in Great Otway National Park

A teenage boy who became lost in the Great Otway National Park in Wyelangta yesterday evening has been located safe and well.

The 14-year-old became separated from his family during a hike on Phillips Track near Triplet Falls.

He was spotted by a staff member at holiday cottages at Johanna this morning who reported the sighting to police.

Colac Highway Patrol members conducted a search of the area and located the teen on Red Johanna Road about 11.30am.

The Doncaster youth has been reunited with his family.

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