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West Australian
8 hours ago
- West Australian
Carolina Wilga: German backpacker discharged from Evangelical Hospital
Backpacker Carolina Wilga has been discharged from a German hospital, almost two weeks after she was found missing in WA's outback. Evangelical Hospital spokesperson Kathrin Simonis on Thursday confirmed Ms Wilga was 'no longer admitted in this hospital', according to News Corp. The hospital is located in her family's hometown, Castrop-Rauxe, about 70km north-east of Dusseldorf. German newspaper BILD reported Ms Wilga had touched down at Dusseldorf Airport on Sunday afternoon, where she was escorted in a private ambulance to Evangelical Hospital. The 26-year-old was met by a nurse who — with the assistance of bodyguards — helped her into a wheelchair. A spokesperson for Castrop-Rauxel City's mayoral office said Mayor Rajko Kravanja was 'really, really happy' Ms Wilga was found safe and well. 'He was extremely moved by the entire story with Carolina, but it wasn't of course just about the mayor, it was the whole population here, the people of our town were really moved and and really concerned,' a spokesperson told the masthead on Thursday. 'We are now all so happy that it has ended this way, and that Carolina is now back here in Castrop-Rauxel, and back with her family.' Ms Wilga miraculously survived 11 nights alone in the remote Wheatbelt bush after her crashing her car, hitting her head and wandering off in a state of confusion. She survived by drinking rainwater from puddles and sleeping in a cave before she was spotted by local farmer, Tania French. Ms Wilga spent four nights recovering in Fiona Stanley Hospital before being discharged last Wednesday afternoon. In a statement, Ms Wilga thanked the WA community for their 'outpouring of support'. 'Western Australia has taught me what it really means to be part of a true community,' she said. 'The thought of all the people who believed in me, searched for me, and kept hoping for me gave me the strength to carry on during my darkest moments.' Ms Wilga farewelled Perth in a touching Instagram post at the weekend. 'Reunion with the ocean and a great goodbye to Perth with loooots of hugs ❤️ love you all,' she captioned the since deleted post. She shared several photos of her time in hospital, at Cottesloe Beach with friends, and a front page of The West Australian that featured her dramatic ordeal. Speculation is mounting Ms Wilga may have signed an exclusive deal to tell her story to a German television network.
Perth Now
8 hours ago
- Perth Now
Incredible update on German backpacker Carolina Wilga
Backpacker Carolina Wilga has been discharged from a German hospital, almost two weeks after she was found missing in WA's outback. Evangelical Hospital spokesperson Kathrin Simonis on Thursday confirmed Ms Wilga was 'no longer admitted in this hospital', according to News Corp. The hospital is located in her family's hometown, Castrop-Rauxe, about 70km north-east of Dusseldorf. German newspaper BILD reported Ms Wilga had touched down at Dusseldorf Airport on Sunday afternoon, where she was escorted in a private ambulance to Evangelical Hospital. The 26-year-old was met by a nurse who — with the assistance of bodyguards — helped her into a wheelchair. Carolina Wilga has returned to Germany. Credit: WA POLICE A spokesperson for Castrop-Rauxel City's mayoral office said Mayor Rajko Kravanja was 'really, really happy' Ms Wilga was found safe and well. 'He was extremely moved by the entire story with Carolina, but it wasn't of course just about the mayor, it was the whole population here, the people of our town were really moved and and really concerned,' a spokesperson told the masthead on Thursday. 'We are now all so happy that it has ended this way, and that Carolina is now back here in Castrop-Rauxel, and back with her family.' Ms Wilga miraculously survived 11 nights alone in the remote Wheatbelt bush after her crashing her car, hitting her head and wandering off in a state of confusion. She survived by drinking rainwater from puddles and sleeping in a cave before she was spotted by local farmer, Tania French. Ms Wilga spent four nights recovering in Fiona Stanley Hospital before being discharged last Wednesday afternoon. In a statement, Ms Wilga thanked the WA community for their 'outpouring of support'. 'Western Australia has taught me what it really means to be part of a true community,' she said. 'The thought of all the people who believed in me, searched for me, and kept hoping for me gave me the strength to carry on during my darkest moments.' Ms Wilga farewelled Perth in a touching Instagram post at the weekend. 'Reunion with the ocean and a great goodbye to Perth with loooots of hugs ❤️ love you all,' she captioned the since deleted post. She shared several photos of her time in hospital, at Cottesloe Beach with friends, and a front page of The West Australian that featured her dramatic ordeal. Speculation is mounting Ms Wilga may have signed an exclusive deal to tell her story to a German television network.
Daily Mirror
2 days ago
- Sport
- Daily Mirror
Felix Baumgartner's official cause of death after famous skydiver's freak accident
Red Bull-sponsored athlete Felix Baumgartner died last Thursday after his motorised paraglider spiralled fatally out of control before crashing into a holiday camp The cause of death has been revealed for Austrian daredevil Felix Baumgartner, who was killed in a catastrophic paraglider crash while descending over an Italian resort. The 56-year-old Red Bull-sponsored athlete died at around 4pm local time on Thursday after his motorised paraglider spiralled fatally out of control above Porto Sant'Elpidio, a coastal town in Italy's Fermo province. Baumgartner, who was holidaying with his partner Michela Radulescu, had been soaring above the Adriatic Sea when he crashed into a swimming pool at the Le Mimose holiday camp. An investigation into the incident is now underway. Attorney General Raffaele Iannella confirmed to BILD that autopsies are currently being carried out on Baumgartner's body at the forensic medicine department of nearby Fermo hospital. READ MORE: Austrian daredevil Felix Baumgartner killed in horror paragliding crash He said: "What we know for sure so far: Baumgartner died on impact, his spine fractured in the lower part of his back, and his spinal cord was damaged." Local media reports suggest a freak mid-air malfunction may have caused the sudden descent. Investigators are examining the possibility that a camera mounted to Baumgartner's paraglider dislodged and fell into the propeller, destroying it mid-flight. Authorities are working to recover the camera to piece together a clearer timeline of the crash. Italy's public prosecutor's office has said the investigation could take between 40 and 45 days to complete. READ MORE: Felix Baumgartner's last tragic Instagram post before fatal paragilde crash In the aftermath of the tragedy, Michela Radulescu posted chilling footage of Baumgartner taken just minutes before his final flight. Sharing the clip on X, she wrote: 'For over 12 years I was there for every take off and landing, from skydiving, paragliding, helicopter flights, paramotor to aerobatic shows. And when I couldn't be there for some heli flights, we had the WLC code - 'the Wifey Landing Call'. Never missed one. Except …this one.' Describing him as 'truly special,' she said Baumgartner was 'going home now, up there, where he was the happiest ever.' The 55-year-old also thanked supporters for keeping 'his unique legacy high up.' Baumgartner shot to global fame in 2012 when he jumped from the edge of space in what remains the world 's most extreme skydive.
Perth Now
3 days ago
- Perth Now
Backpacker's update after ‘miracle' rescue
German backpacker Carolina Wilga - whose disappearance sparked an enormous search-and-rescue operation in Western Australia - has returned home after her outback ordeal. The 26-year-old survived 12 days lost and alone in remote bushland before being rescued on July 11. She spent the next several days recovering in a Perth hospital, revealing she had lost 12kg during the ordeal. Following her release from hospital, Ms Wilga has now returned to Germany, with local publication BILD reporting: 'Carolina is home again!' She reportedly touched down in Dusseldorf early Sunday afternoon and was taken by ambulance to hospital, where she was met by a nurse and a team of bodyguards. Ms Wilga took to social media to bid a fond farewell to WA before her departure. 'Reunion with the ocean and a great goodbye to Perth with a loooots of hugs,' she wrote in the now-deleted social media post. 'Love you all.' She shared several pictures of herself with friends, her time in hospital, and the front page of a newspaper after her rescue. Ms Wilga last posted on social media on Thursday last week, sharing a picture from her hospital bed surrounded by pastries, chips and other treats. 'When you need to gain the 12 kilograms back,' she captioned the post. Caroline Wilga who spent nearly two weeks missing in Western Australia's Wheatbelt region. WA Police Credit: Supplied Before her disappearance Ms Wilga was last seen on June 29 in the regional WA town of Beacon. Her car was found stuck in soft sand, but authorities could not find any sign of the backpacker herself. A massive search effort went into finding Ms Wilga until local Tania Henley found her walking along the road on July 11. Ms Henley described the rescue as a 'miracle'. Ms Wilga's car was found in dense bushland. WA Police Credit: Supplied In a statement after her rescue, the backpacker explained she had got lost after losing control of her car and getting a knock to her head that left her confused. 'First and foremost, I want to express a huge thank you from the bottom of my heart – a thank you that truly comes from the depth of my soul! For all the incredible supports during the search for me,' Ms Wilga said in her statement. Ms Wilga's car at a petrol station. WA Police Credit: Supplied The last picture of Ms Wilga before her dissapearance. WA Police Credit: Supplied She said that the ordeal had made her feel deeply connected to the community that rescued her, despite it being so far from home. 'Previously, I didn't know where my place was in a culture on the other side of the world to my own, but now, I feel a part of it. I am deeply impressed by the courage, helpfulness, and warmth that has been shown to me here. 'Western Australia has taught me what it really means to be part of a true community. Here, humanity, solidarity, and care for one another are what truly matter – and in the end, that's what counts most. 'I am certain that I survived only thanks to this incredible outpouring of support. The thought of all the people who believed in me, searched for me, and kept hoping for me gave me the strength to carry on during my darkest moments.'
News.com.au
3 days ago
- News.com.au
German backpacker Carolina Wilga farewells Australia after 12 days lost in outback
German backpacker Carolina Wilga - whose disappearance sparked an enormous search-and-rescue operation in Western Australia - has returned home after her outback ordeal. The 26-year-old survived 12 days lost and alone in remote bushland before being rescued on July 11. She spent the next several days recovering in a Perth hospital, revealing she had lost 12kg during the ordeal. Following her release from hospital, Ms Wilga has now returned to Germany, with local publication BILD reporting: 'Carolina is home again!' She reportedly touched down in Dusseldorf early Sunday afternoon and was taken by ambulance to hospital, where she was met by a nurse and a team of bodyguards. Ms Wilga took to social media to bid a fond farewell to WA before her departure. 'Reunion with the ocean and a great goodbye to Perth with a loooots of hugs,' she wrote in the now-deleted social media post. 'Love you all.' She shared several pictures of herself with friends, her time in hospital, and the front page of a newspaper after her rescue. Ms Wilga last posted on social media on Thursday last week, sharing a picture from her hospital bed surrounded by pastries, chips and other treats. 'When you need to gain the 12 kilograms back,' she captioned the post. Before her disappearance Ms Wilga was last seen on June 29 in the regional WA town of Beacon. Her car was found stuck in soft sand, but authorities could not find any sign of the backpacker herself. A massive search effort went into finding Ms Wilga until local Tania Henley found her walking along the road on July 11. Ms Henley described the rescue as a 'miracle'. In a statement after her rescue, the backpacker explained she had got lost after losing control of her car and getting a knock to her head that left her confused. 'First and foremost, I want to express a huge thank you from the bottom of my heart – a thank you that truly comes from the depth of my soul! For all the incredible supports during the search for me,' Ms Wilga said in her statement. She said that the ordeal had made her feel deeply connected to the community that rescued her, despite it being so far from home. 'Previously, I didn't know where my place was in a culture on the other side of the world to my own, but now, I feel a part of it. I am deeply impressed by the courage, helpfulness, and warmth that has been shown to me here. 'Western Australia has taught me what it really means to be part of a true community. Here, humanity, solidarity, and care for one another are what truly matter – and in the end, that's what counts most. 'I am certain that I survived only thanks to this incredible outpouring of support. The thought of all the people who believed in me, searched for me, and kept hoping for me gave me the strength to carry on during my darkest moments.'
