British Teen Missing for 6 Years Found in France, Set to Return to UK

British teenager Alex Batty, missing since 2017, reportedly emerged from the wilderness in southern France after six years, having lived an alternative lifestyle in the Pyrenees. The region is home to a mix of international nomads and communities rooted in religion or spiritual enlightenment. Concerns have been raised about the psychological impact of living in seclusion and the potential for individuals to become brainwashed or divorced from their families and reality. French authorities have stated that Alex experienced no physical violence and there is no evidence he was living in a cult.