Dustin Self remains found in southeast part of Oregon a year after he was reported missing by his parents. The teenager from Oklahoma took on the adventure of heading into the wild after having watched the film, "Into the Wild." Was the film largely to blame for the teenager's actions?

Dustin Self, 19-years of age, came from Piedmont, Okla. Rather than take on higher education or spend more time with family and friends, Self was obsessed with taking on the adventures the wild could give him. This was partly due to his obsession with the Hollywood film, "Into the Wild."

"Into the Wild" tells the tale of Christopher McCandless journey into the wilderness of Alaska. McCandless abandoned his promising future and gave up his $24,000 to charity. He died after eating a wild potato known to have poisonous properties. Adding up to his death, research claim McCandless had suffered of starvation.

It was due to this film that the teenager from Oklahama had died of the same fate - alone and in the wilderness. Dustin Self remains found after a year he had been reported missing by his parents. Reports claim Self was obsessed with the life of McCandless after having watched the film adaptation starring Emile Hirsch.

Dustin Self remains found by a hunter in Oregon on Oct. 7. Dustin Self remains found seven miles away from the teenager's pickup and baggage. The identification card found in the wallet of the remains prove that it was indeed Self.

"It was a matter of time. I can't even imagine losing a child. It can never be good," stated Harney County Sheriff, David Glerup in a report by Monroe News.

Was the film "Into the Wild" partly responsible for Self's actions? For one, the family of the Oklahoma teenager claim another factor leading to Self's decision to take on the wild adventure where churches in Oregon that offered hallucinogenic tea.

Dustin Self remains found have showed no signs of foul play. Investigations claim the teenager had died of exposure to the wilderness, one he was not used to living in.