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Yes, it was discovered that the entire event was staged by the boy's parents as a publicity stunt for their reality TV show.
No, it was later revealed that the boy had been hiding in the family's attic the whole time.
Yes, the parents were charged with several crimes, including conspiracy to commit a hoax, contributing to the delinquency of a minor, and attempting to influence a public servant.
Many people were outraged and felt that the parents had put their child's life at risk for their own gain. Others criticized the media for giving the story so much attention without verifying its validity.
Yes, there have been several other instances of hoaxes involving children and dangerous situations, such as the "Balloon Boy" incident in 2009 and the "Baby Jessica" well rescue in 1987.