Identity of German woods teenager is still a mystery

THE identity of a teenager who emerged in Berlin saying he had been living in the woods for five years remained unknown yesterday as police continued their bid to find out who he is.

The 17-year-old, called Ray, appeared at the German capital’s city hall on September 5, claiming that his father had died two weeks earlier and he had buried him in the woods.

The boy, who speaks fluent English and a few words in German, said he did not remember where his family came from, and had followed his compass north to reach the city.