EPISODE · Jul 15, 2025 · 12 MIN
The survival of the lost backpacker in WA
from The Daily Aus · host The Daily Aus
You’ve likely heard about the journey of Carolina Wilga, the German backpacker who got lost in the unforgiving outback of Western Australia. Last Friday, after 11 nights, Wilga was found by a member of the public while walking on the edge of a nature reserve. Police said she has endured the harshest of conditions, including freezing temperatures and relentless mosquito bites. We’ll tell you what we know about the 26-year-old’s journey in today’s podcast. Hosts: Sam Koslowski and Billi FitzSimonsProducer: Orla Maher Thanks to FoodSwitch for supporting this episode – head to foodswitch.com.au to download the free app and try it out at your next grocery shop. Want to support The Daily Aus? That's so kind! The best way to do that is to click ‘follow’ on Spotify or Apple and to leave us a five-star review. We would be so grateful. The Daily Aus is a media company focused on delivering accessible and digestible news to young people. We are completely independent. Want more from TDA?Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterSubscribe to The Daily Aus’ YouTube Channel Have feedback for us?We’re always looking for new ways to improve what we do. If you’ve got feedback, we’re all ears. Tell us here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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