How did he get lost? I remember the last one that was never found was simply walking a short distance and got turned around. I am elated over this one.
Kids, and some older folks, daydream. I don't know much about that area, but in heavy forest it is possible to be lost after a 5 minute walk.
That's what my son keeps asking (he's 11). No matter how much of the good news I tell him, he keeps asking, "How did he get lost in the first place?"