Lillian Ip was noticed in dense bushland close to Vibrant, three hours north east of Melbourne by a police helicopter on Saturday, after 5 days misplaced within the wilderness.
Police mentioned the 48-year-old was driving to Dartmouth Dam, two hours from the place she was discovered, and made a incorrect flip down a useless finish, getting her automobile caught within the mud whereas making an attempt to show round.
She grew to become stranded 60km away from the closest city.
With no cellular service, a bottle of wine and a fruit field, she had no selection however to stick with her automobile for 5 days, in hopes that somebody would discover her.
"I am simply sitting there considering, what am I going to do, how am I going to outlive this?" she informed 9News.
She mentioned she had felt able to "quit" on Friday.
Police mentioned Ip had been unable to depart the automobile to hunt assist attributable to well being points.
She was taken to a hospital after her rescue for a check-up — however fortunately, all is effectively.
"I am an journey particular person, however subsequent time I will be higher ready," she mentioned.
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