German backpacker reveals how she became lost in Australian outback
Ms Wilga became disoriented and left her bogged van following a car crash and head injury in the Karroun Hill Nature Reserve.
During her 11-day ordeal, she survived on minimal food and water sourced from rain and puddles, finding shelter wherever possible, including a cave.
She was discovered on an unsealed access road by farmer Tania Henley, approximately 15 miles from her abandoned vehicle.
Ms Wilga is currently receiving treatment for minor injuries and emotional support in hospital, and has been in contact with her family in Germany.
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Daily Mail
7 hours ago
- Daily Mail
911 response to Hulk Hogan's fatal cardiac arrest
The chilling audio of the 911 call as emergency services rushed to Hulk Hogan's Florida home has emerged following his death. The WWE icon died at the age of 71 early Thursday morning after suffering cardiac arrest at his home in Clearwater, Florida. 911 operators could be heard dispatching paramedics to the scene as they noted the matter pertained to a cardiac arrest in the disturbing audio of the call, which was obtained by TMZ shortly after the devastating news of his passing broke. A 'slew of police cars and EMTs were parked outside Hogan's home' where the wrestling legend was reportedly stretchered out and placed in an ambulance, according to the outlet. In a video shared to social media, responders were caught desperately trying to save Hogan's life as they transported him out of his home. They appeared to be administering CPR as they carried him to the ambulance. Officials reportedly responded to the call to emergency services at 9:51am. Hogan was treated by Clearwater Fire & Rescue personnel before being taken to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced dead. Hogan is survived by his third wife Sky, who he wed in 2023, children Brooke, 37, and Nick, 34, who he shared with first wife Linda Claridge, and two grandchildren. The shock death comes just weeks after his wife Sky denied rumors he was on his deathbed in a coma — and claimed his heart was 'strong' after he underwent a routine neck surgery. His representative said in a statement last month: 'He's had problems with his back for years but there's no emergency.' Last month, a source revealed to that Hogan — who was embroiled in a shocking family feud with his ex-wife Linda and estranged daughter Brooke earlier this year — was trying to work his way back to '100 percent' after neck and back operations. 'Hulk has a body ravaged by wrestling, his body is the body of a 140-year-old man with all the bumps and bruises through the years, and his recent neck and back surgeries have been harder to come back from,' a source close to Hogan said. 'But the rumors of heart issues is not a thing, and talk of him dying is farfetched. He is just having some struggle and trouble to get back to being 100 percent faster. He is getting older, he still is in good shape, works out. But he's a beaten man, just trying to get as right as possible. Obviously, he will never wrestle again, but it isn't because he is dying, it is because his bones are deteriorated.' Hogan had previously opened up about undergoing '25 surgeries in the past decade.' Speaking on Jake Paul's IMPAULSIVE podcast last year, he said: 'Ten of them were back surgeries. I've had both knees and hips replaced, shoulders — everything.' Fans were left concerned for Hogan when he appeared as a special guest on Fox & Friends at the start of May while sporting a worrying new look. Renowned for his deep tan, the WWE great's skin looked particularly weathered on air, while his usual white beard appeared to be dyed black despite his goatee and hair being left white — making for a strange contrast. Hogan's physical and mental condition likely came under strain during his very public fallout with his ex-wife and daughter back in March. In an astonishing video on social media, Linda first accused her former husband of being a 'complete liar' and 'sex addict'. She also claimed their family is 'in the worst mess' after Brooke cut both parents out of her life, before hitting back at her mom by alleging that her dad was not the only reason behind the shocking family divide, claiming she was 'verbally and mentally abused' during her childhood. 'Sadly, it would frequently turn physical. And sometimes it's not by the person you would assume, abuse comes in all shapes and sizes,' Brooke alleged. After Brooke's stunning response, Linda then took a dramatic U-turn by defending Hogan and branding her daughter a 'narcissist.'
Daily Mail
11 hours ago
- Daily Mail
Hungry alligator shows astonishing 'mercy' to Florida woman, 27, moments after attacking her
A merciful alligator spared a Florida woman after it chomped down on her arm as she swam in a local river. The 27-year-old woman and her boyfriend were taking their boat out to the South Fork River in Stuart, about 40 miles north of West Palm Beach, on Wednesday. She was in waist-deep water with the couple's dog when the 11-foot alligator bit the woman's hand and wrist, momentarily pulling her under, according to the Martin County Sheriff's Office. 'The patient was walking in approximately waist-deep water and at a certain point, the alligator grabbed her by her right arm and hand and dragged her underwater,' Martin County Sheriff's Office Lieutenant Michael McCarthy told WPBF. Miraculously, the gator decided to release the woman, and her boyfriend was able to take her to the boat ramp at Charlie Leighton Park. Photos from the scene showed a large presence of first responders in the area, and a helicopter was used to airlift the victim to a hospital. She sustained broken bones and lacerations, but is expected to survive, reported WPEC. The sheriff's office said she was flown to the hospital as a precaution, and her boyfriend and dog were not injured. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission responded to the scene and is working with a trapper to locate the gator. McCarthy advised residents to be aware of their surroundings while out in the water and use caution. 'We just advise always in Florida whenever you're swimming or you're in a body of water, always use caution, always assume there is an alligator in the area, it is Florida,' McCarthy said. 'Be careful of the type of water that you're swimming in, along with the, I guess, clarity of the water that you're swimming in, and also beware of what type of season it is for alligators, whether it's nesting season or not.' Residents on social media had mixed reactions to the news that a trapper was looking for the gator, with some defending the beast. First of all, anyone who goes into waist-deep water anywhere in any body of water in South Florida, except the beach, has a chance of being attacked by a gator. It's their territory first,' one person said. 'Dogs are a gator magnet... It's their home, if people want to go there, don't kill a gator,' said another. A third person added, 'Wait, but why are we trapping an alligator who was just chillin in his home?' Many people questioned why the couple got into the water, but wished the woman a quick recovery. 'The swamp puppy just wanted to cuddle. On a positive note, hopefully she is okay,' one person said. 'Why bring the dog into the water?! Glad both people and the dog are safe, but that could have gone south real quick,' said another.
Daily Mail
13 hours ago
- Daily Mail
Shocking video shows rows of luxury villas reduced to ashes by deadly Cyprus wildfires 'started by arsonists' as couple are burnt alive trying to flee and officials hunt for missing people
Shocking footage shows the aftermath of deadly wildfires in Cyprus with rows of luxury villas reduced to ashes. Terrified residents were forced to flee in the night as raging flames - fanned by powerful winds and a 40C heatwave - engulfed entire streets to the north of Limassol, a coastal city loved by Brits. One elderly couple were tragically burnt alive as they attempted to flee in their car while rescue teams are frantically searching for missing people and carrying out mass evacuations. The blaze, which hasn't stopped burning since it broke out at midday on Wednesday, has devastated swathes of agricultural and habitable land across the wine–producing region north of the city of Limassol, which sits near popular holiday hotspots. Rows of luxury homes in the Souni region of the island were seen burnt to a crisp. Several trees on the front of properties were seen charred and mangled by the flames. Telegraph poles could be seen askew in the ground, warped by the fires. The inferno is believed to have begun from two points around 300ft apart in an area underneath a bridge where there is a rubbish dump. Local cops are reportedly investigating the cause of the blaze as arson. It has since emerged that two people have died after they were burned alive in their car. Local media has reported that the pair were an elderly couple who were trying to flee the fires, though they have not been formally identified yet. At least 10 people were injured, two of them seriously, police said while more are missing and mass evacuations are underway. The fire in Cyprus comes amid a harsh heatwave, with forecasters expecting the mercury to hit 45C today, which if reached would make it the island's hottest day of the year. Are YOU affected by the wildfires? Email A timelapse video showed the region being engulfed by uncontrollable flames Over in Turkey, at least 10 rescue workers were killed after they were unable to contain a punishing blaze sweeping through the central Eskisehir province. Despite aggressive aerial and ground efforts, including 10 helicopters, five firefighting planes, and 30 fire trucks, unpredictable winds and dry conditions left two dozen emergency workers suddenly facing a raging inferno. All 24 people were evacuated, but ten lost their lives, having suffered burns and extreme smoke inhalation. Fourteen more remained in hospital undergoing treatment overnight, officials said. As dawn broke, a red hue hung over Limassol, a sprawling coastal city where development in recent years has spilled over to its surrounding mountains. Firefighting aircraft were redeployed at first light after darkness forced a pause. Authorities said it was too early to give a precise account of damage, or what started the fire. 'We are talking about very strong winds, with gusts, which were constantly interchanging,' fire brigade spokesperson Andreas Kettis said. A timelapse video showed the fire raging out of control between Wednesday evening and Thursday morning. Cyprus has requested help through the European Union's civil protection mechanism, with Spain expected to send two aircraft on Thursday, government spokesperson Konstantinos Letymbiotis said. Jordan has also pledged assistance. The country has struggled with a protracted drought, pushing scarce water resources to critically low levels. An aerial view shows burnt houses as firefighters battle a forest fire in the Cypriot village of Souni, in the Limassol province, on July 24, 2025 The affected area sits just north of Cyprus's Kouris reservoir, the island's largest. It was at just 15.5% of its capacity on Wednesday. Turkey is also experiencing savage wildfires amid the heatwave gripping southern Europe. Some 10 rescue workers died in while battling to contain a wildfire, Agriculture and Forestry Minister Ibrahim Yumakli said on Wednesday. Firefighters and rescue teams have been fighting since the early hours of Wednesday to contain a wildfire in Eskisehir's Seyitgazi district. At least 24 firefighters were reportedly trapped in the fire when the wind suddenly changed direction and blew flames towards them, Yumakli told reporters. They were immediately taken to hospital, but 10 of them died, while treatment for 14 others was ongoing, the minister added last night. According to Yumakli, five of the victims were forest workers, while the other five were members of the post–disaster search and rescue association AKUT's team, who were assisting with the operation. The deaths bring the number of fatalities in wildfires that have flared amid strong winds, high temperatures and dry conditions so far in the country this year to 13. Some 10 rescue workers had their lives taken in Turkey's central Eskisehir province while battling to contain a wildfire, Agriculture and Forestry Minister Ibrahim Yumakli said on Wednesday Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan expressed his condolences, stating: 'I have learned with great sorrow that five forest workers and five AKUT volunteers were martyred in the Eskişehir fire. 'I extend my condolences to their families and to our nation.' The fire broke out in the Seyitgazi district of Eskisehir on July 22 and later spread to neighboring Afyonkarahisar's İhsaniye district, prompting a large–scale response from both ground and aerial firefighting teams. The fire quickly engulfed dense pine forests known for spreading flames through flying embers, leaving firefighters little room to manoeuvre. Initial investigations suggest a power line malfunction may have sparked the fire in Turkey, although arson has not been ruled out. By evening, the fire had consumed an estimated 3,700 acres of forest, forcing evacuations of approximately 1,200 residents from nearby villages coordinated by the Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD). Beyond human casualties, the fire devastated local livestock, killing at least 50 farm animals. Turkey's Red Crescent provided critical aid for evacuees displaced by the fire. More than 130 fires have erupted across the country in the past week, according to Turkey's Disaster and Emergency Management Directorate. The fire quickly engulfed dense pine forests known for spreading flames through flying embers, leaving firefighters little room to maneuver Most have been brought under control, but eight major fires continued in a number of provinces, including Izmir, Aydin, Manisa, Karabuk and Bolu. Turkey has been sweltering since Sunday under temperatures between six to 12 degrees Celsius above the seasonal norms, according to weather forecasters. Several fires have been declared across the country in the tinder–box conditions. The country battled 11 major wildfires on July 23 alone, nine of which broke out during the day, according to Yumakli. Authorities have now launched a thorough investigation, analysing satellite data and on–the–ground evidence. A preliminary report is expected by July 30, with a focus on identifying precise causes and preventing future tragedies. Minister Yumaklı announced plans to recruit 5,000 additional forestry workers and expand aerial firefighting capacity by adding 10 more planes by 2026. In a statement following Wednesday's deaths, the minister said: 'My condolences to our entire country. 'We are experiencing a very painful evening. Ten of our forest workers were martyred while trying to extinguish the fires. We are currently shutting down that area. 'We can't believe how this happened in such a small forest, not a very large one. 'They had already escaped danger yesterday, and we were very happy, but today we lost martyrs,' the minister added. 'While responding to a forest fire that broke out in Eskisehir and reached the border of Afyonkarahisar, 19 of our forestry workers and five searching and rescuing volunteers were trapped in the fire due to adverse winds. 'Fourteen of our forestry workers are receiving treatment in hospitals,' he said. Scientists have long warned that burning fossil fuels is making extreme weather events such as heat waves more likely and more intense. Experts link the surge to climate change–induced drought and heatwaves that have extended fire seasons and increased fire intensity across the Mediterranean region. It is expected that high temperatures will continue until at least Monday.
