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Local farmer finds lost backpacker after 12-day outback ordeal
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2026-07-15 08:20   Incidents   10

Local farmer finds lost backpacker after 12-day outback ordeal

A local livestock farmer in Western Australia, Tania Henley, accidentally discovered a missing German backpacker, Carolina Wilga, 12 days after she went missing during an exploration trip in the Wheatbelt region.Wilga's ordeal began when her vehicle broke down miles from the nearest town, leaving her stranded for over a week.During this time, she suffered frostbite on her feet and endured relentless mosquito bites.Her rescue came unexpectedly when Henley encountered her waving frantically along a dusty road near Beacon.The pair drove to emergency crews but were separated as Wilga was taken to Fiona Stanley Hospital in Murdoch for treatment.She lost 12 kilograms during her ordeal and spent six days recovering from injuries.Months later, Wilga thanked Henley via text message, expressing gratitude for the rescue.Henley remains hopeful for a future reunion, with Wilga reportedly considering a publishing deal to share her story.The incident highlights the challenges of search and rescue missions in remote Australian outback regions.

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