and non-verbal. he survived three near freezing nights in the plunging temperatures of the australian winter. his exhausted mother says her boy is lhome, warm and sleeping off the ordeal. >> i can't explain it. i'm so blessed. i'm so happy that he's here. he's with us. he's safe and well and healthy. that's all that matters. >> reporter: anthony's father tells journalists his son had diaper rash and suffered ant bites but is otherwise okay. the family thanked every one that helped with the rescue adding a.j. is fine. hold your kids close. cnn, hong kong. >> oh, my gosh. what a story. three days lost and three freezing nights. ivan watson, thank you .