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Sydney Morning Herald
4 hours ago
- Sydney Morning Herald
Inside the search for missing backpacker Carolina Wilga
Police found the 1995 Mitsubishi Delica had run into mechanical problems, and believed Wilga had tried to use recovery board and bits of wood to free the car, which had become bogged in a patch of mud. However, like in Podmore's case, there was no sign of the backpacker. Details about the ensuing days remain a mystery, but the hunt for Wilga came to an end on Friday when she was rescued by a station owner returning from Beacon along a remote bush road. Tania Henley told media Wilga stumbled out from the bushes and waved her down. Wilga has offered little insight into her 11 nights in the bush, but said she survived by sleeping in a cave, drinking from puddles and using the sun as her guide. Loading Bush survivalist instructor Mike Cook said it was clear the backpacker had luck on her side. 'It's a harsh environment, and it's quite difficult to navigate without aids … it's difficult to get any sort of sense of where you are, if you're not familiar with solar navigation,' he said. 'It sounds like she had some idea about trying to sort of pick a direction and head west after she decided to leave her car.' Cook said any traveller looking to drive east in WA should be conscious of the lack of water in the region as it borders the desert. 'You have to go with the mindset that if you did break down, you should be right for a solid week, at least with sufficient water and stuff like that,' he said. Wilga's van was stocked with days' worth of food and water. The traveller said she was disorientated when she decided to walk away from the area carrying no supplies. Searchers confirmed the bushland was hard going, with low shrubbery and very little distinct terrain to help someone who was lost. Posting to social media from Fiona Stanley Hospital on Tuesday, Wilga joked she would need to gain '12 kilos back' after her ordeal, but still has not spoken about what she went through. Celebrity agent and public relations expert Max Markson said the backpacker, who spent her fifth night in hospital on Tuesday, would probably be fielding calls from media outlets across the country wanting to share her story, with Nine's 60 Minutes and Seven's Spotlight showing interest. Loading 'They're the ones who would do the story and do it properly – as opposed to 15 minutes, they'd do 30 minutes of television,' he said. Markson said Wilga could ask for between $50,000 and $100,000 to exclusively share her ordeal. 'I think it's really important to have someone who can not just represent her for this deal, but for other deals that will happen – I'm sure there'll be a magazine deal at one stage,' he said.
The Age
4 hours ago
- The Age
Inside the search for missing backpacker Carolina Wilga
Police found the 1995 Mitsubishi Delica had run into mechanical problems, and believed Wilga had tried to use recovery board and bits of wood to free the car, which had become bogged in a patch of mud. However, like in Podmore's case, there was no sign of the backpacker. Details about the ensuing days remain a mystery, but the hunt for Wilga came to an end on Friday when she was rescued by a station owner returning from Beacon along a remote bush road. Tania Henley told media Wilga stumbled out from the bushes and waved her down. Wilga has offered little insight into her 11 nights in the bush, but said she survived by sleeping in a cave, drinking from puddles and using the sun as her guide. Loading Bush survivalist instructor Mike Cook said it was clear the backpacker had luck on her side. 'It's a harsh environment, and it's quite difficult to navigate without aids … it's difficult to get any sort of sense of where you are, if you're not familiar with solar navigation,' he said. 'It sounds like she had some idea about trying to sort of pick a direction and head west after she decided to leave her car.' Cook said any traveller looking to drive east in WA should be conscious of the lack of water in the region as it borders the desert. 'You have to go with the mindset that if you did break down, you should be right for a solid week, at least with sufficient water and stuff like that,' he said. Wilga's van was stocked with days' worth of food and water. The traveller said she was disorientated when she decided to walk away from the area carrying no supplies. Searchers confirmed the bushland was hard going, with low shrubbery and very little distinct terrain to help someone who was lost. Posting to social media from Fiona Stanley Hospital on Tuesday, Wilga joked she would need to gain '12 kilos back' after her ordeal, but still has not spoken about what she went through. Celebrity agent and public relations expert Max Markson said the backpacker, who spent her fifth night in hospital on Tuesday, would probably be fielding calls from media outlets across the country wanting to share her story, with Nine's 60 Minutes and Seven's Spotlight showing interest. Loading 'They're the ones who would do the story and do it properly – as opposed to 15 minutes, they'd do 30 minutes of television,' he said. Markson said Wilga could ask for between $50,000 and $100,000 to exclusively share her ordeal. 'I think it's really important to have someone who can not just represent her for this deal, but for other deals that will happen – I'm sure there'll be a magazine deal at one stage,' he said.
Scottish Sun
2 days ago
- Scottish Sun
Backpacker found alive after 12 days lost in Oz outback breaks silence to reveal dramatic reason she abandoned her car
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A GERMAN backpacker who spend nearly two weeks lost in the Australian outback has broken her silence following her rescue. Carolina Wilga thanked her rescuers as she revealed the reason she left the safety of her vehicle in rural Western Australia. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 9 Carolina Wilga has broken her silence following her dramatic rescue Credit: Western Australia Police Force 9 She revealed the reason she left the safety of her vehicle Credit: Facebook/@ExtremeCouponingAndBargainsUK 9 She was found alive and airlifted to hospital on Friday Credit: 7NEWS 9 The backpacker has been recovering in a Perth hospital after her gruelling ordeal stuck in the harsh terrain of the outback. She spent 11 nights wandering barefoot through the wilderness after abandoning her van when it got stuck in Karroun Hill Nature Reserve. The 26-year-old was found in a chance encounter by farmer Tania Henley on Friday. But the backpacker has now shared the reason why she left her van behind to spend nearly two weeks on a perilous trek through the outback. read more in world news EVIL KILLER Russia's most wanted serial killer, who 'murdered 100 women' could be dead Wilga revealed she had lost control of her vehicle and hit her head when it crashed, leaving her in a state of confusion. She said: "Some people might wonder why I even left my car, even though I had water, food, and clothing there. "The answer is: I lost control of the car and rolled down a slope. In the crash, I hit my head significantly. "As a result of the accident, I left my car in a state of confusion and got lost. "I am simply beyond grateful to have survived." Before her disappearance, Wilga was last seen June 29 at a general store in Beacon, 186 miles north-east of Perth. Missing backpacker found ALIVE after nearly two weeks wandering Oz bushland She was then seen driving away in a black and silver Mitsubishi Delica van. Having spent the last two years backpacking across Australia, she recently worked at mine sites in regional WA. Her chance rescue came when she was spotted walking along on an unsealed access road. Wilga had spent nearly two weeks with minimal supplies, even resorting to drinking water from puddles and seeking shelter in caves to survive the outback's unforgiving conditions. Cops had found her bogged down vehicle less than 24 hours before she was rescued. Wilga shared her thanks to her rescuers from "the depth of my soul". 9 She had not been heard from since Sunday, 29 June Credit: Western Australia Police Force 9 She was found in a chance encounter by farmer Tania Henley Credit: 7News She said: "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. "For this, I want to say thank you from the bottom of my heart." Bush survival expert Kelli Jackson told ABC Radio Perth that anyone caught in a similar situation should always stay with their vehicle. "It's no surprise that people leave their vehicle," she said. "If you've been through any emergency situation, a car accident or something like that, you might remember how things go in slow motion." She added that the shock people feel can make them do "really weird things" like throwing their gear away or running in a random direction. 9 Police issued a public appeal for help on July 10 in their search for the 26-year-old Credit: AFP 9 A road sign stands near Beacon, Western Australia, Friday, July 11, 2025, near where she was last seen before disappearing Credit: AP
The Sun
2 days ago
- The Sun
Backpacker found alive after 12 days lost in Oz outback breaks silence to reveal dramatic reason she abandoned her car
A GERMAN backpacker who spend nearly two weeks lost in the Australian outback has broken her silence following her rescue. Carolina Wilga thanked her rescuers as she revealed the reason she left the safety of her vehicle in rural Western Australia. 9 9 9 9 The backpacker has been recovering in a Perth hospital after her gruelling ordeal stuck in the harsh terrain of the outback. She spent 11 nights wandering barefoot through the wilderness after abandoning her van when it got stuck in Karroun Hill Nature Reserve. The 26-year-old was found in a chance encounter by farmer Tania Henley on Friday. But the backpacker has now shared the reason why she left her van behind to spend nearly two weeks on a perilous trek through the outback. Wilga revealed she had lost control of her vehicle and hit her head when it crashed, leaving her in a state of confusion. She said: "Some people might wonder why I even left my car, even though I had water, food, and clothing there. "The answer is: I lost control of the car and rolled down a slope. In the crash, I hit my head significantly. "As a result of the accident, I left my car in a state of confusion and got lost. "I am simply beyond grateful to have survived." Before her disappearance, Wilga was last seen June 29 at a general store in Beacon, 186 miles north-east of Perth. Missing backpacker found ALIVE after nearly two weeks wandering Oz bushland She was then seen driving away in a black and silver Mitsubishi Delica van. Having spent the last two years backpacking across Australia, she recently worked at mine sites in regional WA. Her chance rescue came when she was spotted walking along on an unsealed access road. Wilga had spent nearly two weeks with minimal supplies, even resorting to drinking water from puddles and seeking shelter in caves to survive the outback's unforgiving conditions. Cops had found her bogged down vehicle less than 24 hours before she was rescued. Wilga shared her thanks to her rescuers from "the depth of my soul". 9 9 She said: "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. "For this, I want to say thank you from the bottom of my heart." Bush survival expert Kelli Jackson told ABC Radio Perth that anyone caught in a similar situation should always stay with their vehicle. "It's no surprise that people leave their vehicle," she said. "If you've been through any emergency situation, a car accident or something like that, you might remember how things go in slow motion." She added that the shock people feel can make them do "really weird things" like throwing their gear away or running in a random direction. 9 9 9
The Irish Sun
2 days ago
- The Irish Sun
Backpacker found alive after 12 days lost in Oz outback breaks silence to reveal dramatic reason she abandoned her car
A GERMAN backpacker who spend nearly two weeks lost in the Australian outback has broken her silence following her rescue. Carolina Wilga thanked her rescuers as she revealed the reason she left the safety of her vehicle in rural Western Australia. 9 Carolina Wilga has broken her silence following her dramatic rescue Credit: Western Australia Police Force 9 She revealed the reason she left the safety of her vehicle Credit: Facebook/@ExtremeCouponingAndBargainsUK 9 She was found alive and airlifted to hospital on Friday Credit: 7NEWS 9 The backpacker has been recovering in a Perth hospital after her gruelling ordeal stuck in the harsh terrain of the outback. She spent 11 nights wandering barefoot through the wilderness after The 26-year-old was found in a But the backpacker has now shared the reason read more in world news Wilga revealed she had lost control of her vehicle and hit her head when it crashed, leaving her in a state of confusion. She said: "Some people might wonder why I even left my car, even though I had water, food, and clothing there. "The answer is: I lost control of the car and rolled down a slope. In the crash, I hit my head significantly. "As a result of the accident, I left my car in a state of confusion and got lost. Most read in The US Sun "I am simply beyond grateful to have survived." Before her disappearance, Wilga was last seen June 29 at a general store in Beacon, 186 miles north-east of Perth . Missing backpacker found ALIVE after nearly two weeks wandering Oz bushland She was then seen driving away in a black and silver Mitsubishi Delica van. Having spent the last two years backpacking across Australia , she recently worked at mine sites in regional WA. Her chance rescue came when she was spotted walking along on an unsealed access road. Wilga had spent nearly two weeks with minimal supplies, even resorting to drinking water from puddles and seeking shelter in caves to survive the outback's unforgiving conditions. Cops had found her bogged down vehicle less than 24 hours before she was rescued. Wilga shared her thanks to her rescuers from "the depth of my soul". 9 She had not been heard from since Sunday, 29 June Credit: Western Australia Police Force 9 She was found in a chance encounter by farmer Tania Henley Credit: 7News She said: "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. "For this, I want to say thank you from the bottom of my heart." Bush survival expert Kelli Jackson told ABC Radio Perth that anyone caught in a similar situation should always stay with their vehicle. "It's no surprise that people leave their vehicle," she said. "If you've been through any emergency situation, a car accident or something like that, you might remember how things go in slow motion." She added that the shock people feel can make them do "really weird things" like throwing their gear away or running in a random direction. 9 Police issued a public appeal for help on July 10 in their search for the 26-year-old Credit: AFP 9 A road sign stands near Beacon, Western Australia, Friday, July 11, 2025, near where she was last seen before disappearing Credit: AP 9 Police wait by a helicopter in Beacon, Western Australia, as they prepare for their search Credit: AP
