German backpacker lost in outback 'beyond grateful' to be found
Summary
A German backpacker named Caroline Wilga was rescued after being lost for nearly two weeks in Western Australia's outback. She survived by drinking from puddles and seeking shelter in a cave after leaving her van following an accident. A driver found her, and she was airlifted to a hospital in Perth for recovery.Key Facts
- Caroline Wilga, a 26-year-old German backpacker, was lost in Australia's outback for nearly two weeks.
- She survived by drinking puddle water and resting in a cave for warmth.
- She left her van after a crash caused her confusion from a head injury.
- Ms. Wilga was found by a driver named Tania Henley, 30 kilometers from her van.
- She was barefoot, tired, dehydrated, and had an injured foot when found.
- She expressed deep gratitude to those who searched for her and provided aid.
- The police described her rescue as a stroke of luck.
- Ms. Wilga last visited a general store in Beacon, Western Australia, before her ordeal.
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