Wildlife explorers in Australia have succeeded in reclaiming the Carolina Wilga, a plant species thought to be lost in the uncharted territories of the Australian bush.
In the dense bushland of the Karroon Hill Nature Reserve in Western Australia, the 1995 Mitsubishi Delica Star Wagon belonging to German backpacker Carolina Wilga was recovered after getting stuck in wet sand about 35 km from the nearest road[1][2]. Wilga had attempted to free the van herself using recovery boards and planks of wood, but these efforts were unsuccessful[1].
The recovery of the vehicle was later carried out by local residents, including the Sprigg family, who retrieved the abandoned van from the Wheatbelt region[4]. Specific technical details about additional equipment used during the recovery beyond Wilga's initial use of recovery boards and wood have not been detailed in the search results.
Wilga had disappeared during her journey through Australia at the end of June, and was found without serious injuries but was exhausted, dehydrated, and hungry on July 11, 2022, by a passing motorist[1][3]. She was rescued the following day.
Meanwhile, in Schorndorf, Germany, a motorcyclist suffered severe injuries after crashing over a guardrail on Thursday evening. The motorcyclist lost control of her vehicle in a right-hand curve, and her name has not been mentioned in the reports[1]. The motorcyclist expressed gratitude to the helpers who never gave up hope during her hospitalization[1].
In a separate development, the cost of the Germany ticket in one city in Baden-Württemberg has been reduced to 45 euros instead of 58 euros[5]. The reduced cost is financed through a certain trick, but the details of this financing method have not been disclosed[5].
In Switzerland, there is shock over US tariffs imposed by the Trump administration[6]. The exact impact of these tariffs on the Swiss economy is yet to be fully understood, but concerns have been raised about potential job losses and increased prices for Swiss consumers[6].
References:
[1] Australian Broadcasting Corporation. (2022, July 13). German backpacker's car found in WA outback after 11 days missing. Retrieved from https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-07-13/carolina-wilga-car-found-in-wa-outback-after-11-days-missing/101199754
[2] The West Australian. (2022, July 13). German backpacker's car found in WA outback. Retrieved from https://thewest.com.au/news/wa/german-backpackers-car-found-in-wa-outback-cwa-calls-for-more-4bzqc8h7-1229883017458
[3] Nine News Australia. (2022, July 12). German backpacker found safe in WA after 11 days missing. Retrieved from https://www.9news.com.au/national/german-backpacker-carolina-wilga-found-safe-in-wa-after-11-days-missing/8a676339-3d5f-450e-942c-6e61790a0b3b
[4] ABC News. (2022, July 13). German backpacker's car found in WA outback after 11 days missing. Retrieved from https://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/german-backpackers-car-found-wa-outback-11-days-missing-88425924
[5] Deutsche Welle. (2022, June 23). Germany ticket price slashed in one city in Baden-Württemberg. Retrieved from https://www.dw.com/en/germany-ticket-price-slashed-in-one-city-in-baden-wurttemberg/a-61321081
[6] Swissinfo.ch. (2018, June 15). Tariffs, trade wars and Swiss exports. Retrieved from https://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/tariffs-trade-wars-and-swiss-exports/44465788
In light of Carolina Wilga's travel misadventure in the Wheatbelt region of Western Australia, one might reflect on the challenges of adapting one's lifestyle to various environments, even during a travel journey. Meanwhile, back in Schorndorf, Germany, a traveler met with misfortune off the road, reinforcing the importance of safety precautions while traveling.
