Australian pair survive days without water in remote outback

Australian pair survive days without water in remote outback

Oct 18, 2021 by BBC News - Asia

Key Facts

  • Police said the pair were dehydrated and suffering from exhaustion but were otherwise fine Australian police say it's a "miracle" a pair survived for several days without water after they became lost in the Northern Territory outback.
  • "They thought they were going in a direction that would [take] them adjacent to the Sandover Highway," said Northern Territory police, referencing the single main road that travels north-south through the region.
  • The two males became lost in the Northern Territory outback "We believe that the last time they had water could have been on the Tuesday," Acting Commander Kirsten Engels said.
  • Authorities advise people to stay with their cars if they become stranded in the outback - as it offers some shelter and protection from the elements and is a larger target for search helicopters to find.

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