Woman survives 5 days in Australian forest on wine and lollipops
PTC News Desk: A woman's incredible survival story in Australia's forest for five days is making rounds on the internet. The 48-year-old woman, identified as Lillian, survived solely on a bottle of wine and lollipops.
According to Victoria Police, Lillian's vehicle got stuck in mud after taking a wrong turn and reaching a dead-end road. As there was no mobile coverage in the area, Lillian couldn't seek help. Her loved ones got worried when she failed to make her daily call, and they alerted the authorities, which led to extensive police searches that eventually led to her location.
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Lillian was found 60 kilometers away from the nearest town, and due to health issues, she couldn't try to walk for help, so she stayed with her car. She only planned for a short-day trip and packed a couple of snacks, lollies, and a bottle of wine, which she had bought as a gift for her mother. She doesn't drink, but the wine bottle helped her survive since it was the only liquid she had. She was also able to use the heater in her car to stay warm overnight.
Victoria Police shared aerial footage of the region where Lillian was found, showing the moment Air Wing located her car at the end of a dirt road in the Mitta Mitta bushland. Lillian can be seen waving at the helicopter, and then a police van arrives on the scene. The officers can be seen approaching Lillian and leading her to the van. She was later taken to a hospital for medical observation and treatment of dehydration.
The tweet of Victoria Police has garnered over one lakh views since being shared on May 6. People reacted emotionally to the tweet, with one person expressing, "Oh how wonderful to see such good news. I think I would have hugged the Police officers. So glad Lillian is in safe hands now," while another added, "Emotional video to watch, What a wonderful job you all did."
Many people praised Lillian for staying with her car, while others congratulated the Victoria Police and search teams for their successful efforts in finding Lillian.
See the moment Air Wing located a woman, who was missing for five days in dense bushland.
Yesterday afternoon, Air Wing were conducting a sweep of the hilly terrain when they spotted Lillian’s car at the end of a dirt road in the Mitta Mitta bushland.
???? https://t.co/dgjOkkgdY0 pic.twitter.com/DwbaJHLUMn — Victoria Police (@VictoriaPolice) May 6, 2023
In conclusion, Lillian's survival story is a testament to human resilience, and it also highlights the importance of being prepared when going on outdoor trips. It's crucial to have enough food, water, and other supplies and to inform loved ones about the trip's itinerary and expected return time. Additionally, it's essential to have some means of communication, such as a satellite phone or a personal locator beacon, when venturing into remote areas.
People reacted to the tweet:
“Oh how wonderful to see such good news. I think I would have hugged the Police officers. So glad Lillian is in safe hands now,” posted an individual. Another added, “Emotional video to watch, What a wonderful job you all did.” “These sort of stories make me so happy, an antidote to the other stuff that bombards us. Well done Victoria police and everyone who helped find Lillian,” expressed a third.
A fourth wrote, “Wow! Having been on a few land searches! you can’t describe the feeling of finding someone and returning them to their loved one. Congratulations to the Vic Police and the search teams.” “Smart for Lillian to have stayed with her car,” commented a fifth.
- With inputs from agencies
