German Backpacker Carolina Wilga Found Alive After 12 Days Missing in Australian Outback
Carolina Wilga, a 26-year-old German backpacker, was found alive after enduring nearly two weeks lost in the harsh conditions of the Australian Outback. Wilga went missing after abandoning her vehicle, prompting an extensive search effort that included police and aircraft. Remarkably, she survived by drinking from puddles and utilizing sheer luck, as described by her rescuers. Wilga was located in a fragile condition, suffering from mosquito bites but otherwise safe. The incident has led to warnings from officials regarding the dangers of outback travel.
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