Stranded Driver Survives 40C Outback Trek
January 5th, 2012 - 11:25 pm ICT by Aishwarya BhattSydney, Jan 5 (THAINDIAN NEWS) An Australian woman overcame a very dangerous situation when she trekked 25 kilometers in temperatures over 40C to get help. Beth Lawrie’s vehicle broke down in a remote region in Australia.
Living on only small amount of food and four litters of water, Beth took out the GPS device in her vehicle as she set out to search for help. She ended up walking for two days before she finally got a signal on her phone to make a call. When the police got to where she was, Beth was highly dehydrated and had badly blistered feet. Beth managed to avoid the full impact of the hot temperature when she limited her trekking session to the nighttime while resting during the day.
Sky News’ report of the incident revealed that Beth’s “vehicle came to a halt in the middle of the Murray Sunset National Park, a huge area of semi desert outback, miles from the nearest settlement. For eight hours she tried to fix her ford Transit Van before deciding the only option she had left was to walk for help.”
Beth was given emergency treatment following the injuries that she suffered after the ordeal.
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