German backpacker Carolina Wilga credits Tania Henley for rescue from outback
On the one-year anniversary of her harrowing twelve-day ordeal, German backpacker Carolina Wilga credited WA farmer Tania Henley for rescuing her from the outback. Henley discovered Wilga along a dusty road after a mechanical failure left her stranded, and the pair traveled an hour to reach emergency services. Wilga is reportedly seeking a publishing deal to recount her story.
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Published 15 Jul 2026, 01:29 UTC · Updated 15 Jul 2026, 01:30 UTC
Summary by OZbrief Editorial. Original report: The West Australian. Editorial policy · Corrections
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