Berlin police ask for public’s help identifying mysterious ‘Forest Boy’

One afternoon last fall, a mysterious young man appeared at the steps of the Rotes Rathaus, the red-bricked historic city hall in central Berlin.

He carried with him a sleeping bag, a tent, some winter clothes, and said he had lived in the forests for five years and didn’t know his family name or where he came from.

Forest Boy

I wonder if his story is true? If it is, it seems to be one of those that should probably be made into a movie. Living in the wilderness for five years would be challenging. I hope they find out his true identity.