Remarkable survival story prompts reminders on travel safely in Australia's outback
Authorities and experts are urging travellers in Australia to follow critical safety and survival measures when venturing into remote areas. It follows the case of a young German backpacker who was recently found after surviving in the vast West Australian outback for 11 nights. 26-year-old Carolina Wilga, who hit her head after losing control of her van, wandered away from the vehicle and battled freezing temperatures and scarce resources before being rescued last week.
SBS News In Depth · SBS Audio
July 18, 20256m 40sFULL
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Authorities and experts are urging travellers in Australia to follow critical safety and survival measures when venturing into remote areas. It follows the case of a young German backpacker who was recently found after surviving in the vast West Australian outback for 11 nights. 26-year-old Carolina Wilga, who hit her head after losing control of her van, wandered away from the vehicle and battled freezing temperatures and scarce resources before being rescued last week.