Authorities are urging bushwalkers to adequately prepare for excursions following an incident where an elderly woman endured a frigid night lost in the southwest of Western Australia.
The 87-year-old woman managed to survive by conserving a packet of raisins until rescuers located her.
Concerns were raised on Friday when she failed to return from a hike in the Donnelly River Village area, approximately 280 kilometers south of Perth.
The police were alerted around 8 p.m., prompting an extensive search operation.
She was discovered over 12 hours later on Saturday afternoon in a remote section of bushland. Although fatigued and dehydrated, she fortunately did not suffer any injuries.
Police used this as a reminder for those heading out into remote areas to be prepared.
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