How Did 3YO AJ Elfalak Cope In Harsh Rural Conditions? An Expert Explains

After three days in rural NSW


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via NCA NewsWire/NSW Police

Australia breathed a collective sigh of relief when three-year-old Anthony ‘AJ’ Elfalak was found in ‘good condition’ after being lost in rural New South Wales for three days.

However, there is a question many Aussies have been pondering; how did he do it? How did the little man manage to maneuver such difficult terrain and come out relatively unscathed?

We spoke with Bob Cooper, a survival expert who believes he could provide some insight.

Find out what the professional survivalist thinks here:

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Nick Barrett

7 September 2021

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