Missing Woman Survives in Australian Wilderness for 5 Days on …
"The only liquid Lillian, who doesn't drink, had with her was a bottle of wine she had bought as a gift for her mother so that got her through," police said
On Friday, Victoria police posted aerial footage on Twitter[1] of the area where Lillian, 48, was found after her car was spotted in "dense bushland." Police say she had taken a wrong turn[2] and wound up stuck with no cell service to call for help. "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," police said. In the clip, officers could be seen approaching Lillian, then taking her hands and leading her to a police van that was directed to her location by helicopter.
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"Lillian was found a good 60 kilometers away from the nearest town, and due to health issues, she was unable to try and walk for help, so stayed with her car," Wodonga Police Station Sergeant Martin Torpey said in an official statement. "The only liquid Lillian, who doesn't drink, had with her was a bottle of wine she had bought as a gift for her mother so that got her through," Torpey added of her impromptu survival kit. Related:Hunter Rescued After Being Impaled by 'Lost' Arrow While Hiking in Remote Colorado Wilderness[4]
As the woman "was only planning a short-day trip so had only taken a couple of snacks and lollies with her but no water," Torpey noted. Additionally, Lillian was able to use her car's heater overnight to "give her some warmth." Never miss a story -- sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.[5]
Lillian, who resides in nearby Cheltenham, was then "taken to the hospital for observation and to be treated for dehydration," the statement said. Story continues Concerned family members had contacted police after not hearing from Lillian, who Torpey said had the "great common sense not to wander off."
"After being lost in the bush for five days, she was extremely relieved and grateful to see us and we were just as happy to see her," police said. For more People news, make sure to sign up for our newsletter![6] Read the original article on People[7].
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