Backpacker's secret to surviving 11 nights lost in Australian outback
She left her stranded Mitsubishi Delica to seek help, and focused on the one navigational guide she knew, walking west by following the sun.
Despite facing cold nights and heavy rain, she was eventually spotted on a road by a local, leading to her rescue, which police described as an "incredible result" due to the challenging terrain.
Ms Wilga was found exhausted, dehydrated, and disorientated, but is now recovering in hospital from minor injuries and has been in contact with her family in Germany.
Authorities advise travellers in the vast and dangerous Australian wilderness to stay with their vehicles if stranded, use personal locator beacons, and share travel plans.
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