Boy missing for eight days in Germany found alive in sewer

A passer-by heard a soft whimper coming from the direction of a manhole cover in the early hours and called emergency services.

Rescuers rushed to the scene around 200m from his home and found Joe at the bottom of the sewer.

A firefighter entered the sewer to bring him out.

The child was taken to hospital suffering from hypothermia, but had no major injuries.

His father told reporters he was “doing well” given the circumstances.

Police shared the news Joe had been found, tweeting: “Eight-year-old Joe lives!”