Wilga

Wilga

unknown Australia

Wilga is a 26-year-old woman who was recently found in a remote area of Western Australia after surviving by drinking from puddles and sleeping in a cave, having walked 24 kilometers from her stranded minibus. She had lost hope of being rescued until she attracted the attention of a passerby, who helped her reach a local police station before being airlifted to a hospital in Perth.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
32,548
Power
1,709$
Sentiment
8.92
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Australia 2 9.00 0.11% +0% 25,499,884 29,010 $1,380,000 1,570$
Estonia 1 7.00 0.06% +0% 1,326,539 753 $31,000 18$
New Zealand 1 9.00 0.06% +0% 4,822,233 2,784 $210,000 121$
Totals 4 31,648,656 32,547 $1,621,000 1,709$
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Recent Mentions

Australia Australia: Wilga expressed her gratitude for surviving after being lost for twelve days. 9

The Sydney Morning Herald: Backpacker plans to gain back the 12kg she lost in WA outback

New Zealand New Zealand: Wilga revealed she left her car in a state of confusion after a crash, becoming lost in the remote nature reserve. 9

The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: ‘Grateful to have survived’: Rescued German backpacker details Australian bush ordeal

Australia Australia: Wilga expressed her gratitude for the support she received during her ordeal in the outback. 9

The Sydney Morning Herald: German backpacker releases statement after rescue from Western Australia’s outback

Estonia Estonia: Wilga was a 26-year-old woman who lost hope of being found but managed to attract the attention of a nearby woman who took her to the police station. 7

Postimees – major Estonian daily, est. 1857: Austraalias leitud Saksa seljakotirändur jõi ellujäämiseks lompidest ja magas koopas