Miraculous Rescue of Missing German Backpacker in Australian Outback

A 26-year-old German backpacker, Carolina Wilga, was found alive after being missing for nearly two weeks in Australia's northwest. She was located near Beacon and airlifted to a Perth hospital, recovering after enduring harsh conditions. A search was initiated when her abandoned vehicle was discovered.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Sydney | Updated: 12-07-2025 08:04 IST | Created: 12-07-2025 08:04 IST
Miraculous Rescue of Missing German Backpacker in Australian Outback
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Australian authorities have successfully located Carolina Wilga, a 26-year-old German backpacker, who had been missing for nearly two weeks in a remote area of the country's northwest.

Wilga was found on Friday near Beacon, about 254 km north of Perth, and has been airlifted to a hospital in the capital where she is currently recuperating.

She faced significant hardships during her ordeal, including injuries and mosquito bites, prompting a large-scale search after her vehicle was abandoned in the Wheatbelt region.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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