German backpacker rescued after 12 days in WA bush reveals fight for survival in memoir

German backpacker Carolina Wilga has released a memoir detailing her survival after becoming lost in the Western Australian outback for 12 days last winter. Wilga’s account provides new insights into the challenges she faced during the ordeal, which occurred in a remote region of the state.

In her memoir, Wilga describes the physical and psychological toll of the experience, including suffering from hallucinations and seeking shelter in caves. She also recounts the extreme measures she contemplated to stay alive, such as drinking her own urine, as she navigated the harsh conditions of the Australian wilderness.