SYDNEY - A British hiker was found alive Wednesday after being lost for 12 days in rugged bushland west of Sydney.

Jamie Neale lost his way after going for a 6-mile walk in the rugged Blue Mountains and leaving many of his possessions, including mobile phone, at a youth hostel.

He was found by two bushwalkers and survival experts said the 19-year-old only made it because of the availability of water due to recent rain.

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