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Missing boy Anthony "AJ" Elfalak has been found alive after a desperate three-day search, NSW Police have confirmed. Anthony, or "AJ", who is autistic and non-verbal, had last been seen at about 11.45am on Friday. A widespread search of the family's 650-acre property at Putty, west of Newcastle, had lasted for almost 72 hours and included police, emergency services and volunteers when the miraculous discovery was made. "Missing 3-year-old boy Anthony 'AJ' Elfalak has been located a short time ago. He is yet to be assessed by NSW Ambulance paramedics. More info to come," NSW Police posted to Twitter. It is understood AJ was found by a rescue helicopter at a creek within the property, several kilometres from the family home. Police and family raced on foot to the creek and after several minutes of commotion, police confirmed they had found AJ. A widespread search of the family's 650-acre property at Putty, west of Newcastle, had lasted for almost 72 hours when the miraculous discovery was made. Photo / Google T