Missing Camper Survived 9 Days in Australian Wilderness

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Troy Milne, 61, vanished after leaving to pick up camping supplies in rural Australia and was rescued after spending nine days in the wilderness

He managed to survive on just creek water after his vehicle became disabled

Rescuers discovered him when set a fire to get their attention

Diabetic Troy Milne survived nine days in the wild without food or medication after he got lost on his way to the store during a camping trip with his wife earlier this month in Australia.

Milne, 61, ultimately lit a fire to get the attention of authorities, who found him alive in the dense bushland of Gippsland in Victoria, Australia.

“Dave, you saved my life. You saved my life, mate,” Milne called out to paramedic Dave Jones during an interview with 9News as he was being transported on Thur