進入檢視：2022-2023學年英語週報七年級第17期答案及試題

Casey told the rescuers that he had hung out with a black bear for two days, a bear he called his "friend".

Officer Hughes spoke with reporters from several agencies. He said Casey did not say how he was able to survive the woods for three days in the cold, rainy weather. However, he said, "Casey did say he had a friend in the woods that was a bear. And at no point do I think he was taken away illegally."

Doctors at Carolina East Medical Center treated Casey for minor injuries. He was then released to his family on January 25.

His mother Brittany Hathaway talked with reporters from a local news agency and thanked everyone who joined in the search and rescue efforts.

"We just want to tell everybody that we're very grateful that you took the time out to come search for Casey and prayed for him, and he's good," said his mother. "He is good, he is up and talking. He's already asked to watch Netflix.