Wilga managed to signal to the driver while making her way along the roadside in Karroun Hill Reserve, located more than 300 kilometers northeast of Perth in the Wheatbelt region, according to WA Police Detective Acting Inspector Jessica Securo today.

She was 20 kilometres away from the nearest walking track. 

Securo mentioned that the backpacker is now receiving medical care in the hospital, sharing details about her condition upon reaching the authorities.

“She was very distressed, understandably exhausted, dehydrated, in need of food… but overall just relieved to have encountered someone and to get the help she needed,” Securo reported.

“She actually flagged down a passing motorist, which was extremely lucky… and we’re extremely grateful to that member of the community who helped us.” 

“The outback can be made of many terrains which can be quite challenging, so often if you are out there, you may think, oh, I’m never going to come across someone who may help me.”

Images of her rescue show Wilga arriving back in Beacon and walking from a police vehicle onto a plane to be taken to Perth for medical treatment.

Wilga had been missing since June 29.

Police were able to locate her car yesterday, which was badly bogged down. The backpacker had decided to abandon the car and start walking through the outback.

“The vehicle had mechanical failures… so Carolina left the vehicle in an attempt to seek help elsewhere,” Securo said.

“Our advice would be if you do come to be in one of those positions, stay with your vehicle, our searchers are able to find a vehicle far easier than finding a person.” 

Her family in Germany have been made aware of her rescue and current condition.