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What happened with the German backpacker in WA?

Asked 13 hours ago

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German backpacker Karolina Vilga, 26, went missing near Beacon, WA. Her van was found abandoned after likely suffering mechanical issues. Police believe she may have become lost and walked away. Extensive land and air searches are ongoing, with no evidence of foul play so far.

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German backpacker missing for nearly two weeks
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18 hours ago
German backpacker missing for nearly two weeks

Police say there is no evidence to suggest foul play and believe Karolina Vilga may have walked away from her vehicle after it was found abandoned.

German backpacker missing for nearly two weeks
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10 News First
18 hours ago
German backpacker missing for nearly two weeks

Vilga's van was found about 35km inland from main tracks, believed to have suffered mechanical issues.

German backpacker missing for nearly two weeks
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10 News First
18 hours ago
German backpacker missing for nearly two weeks

The vehicle was found abandoned in the Karun hill area, about 100km from where she was last seen at a general store in Beacon.

Search continues for missing German backpacker in Western Australia
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2 days ago
Search continues for missing German backpacker in Western Australia

Carolina Vilga was last seen at a general store in Beacon, barefoot, carrying a water bottle, and driving a Mitsubishi Delica van.

Search continues for missing German backpacker in Western Australia
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2 days ago
Search continues for missing German backpacker in Western Australia

The homicide squad is leading the investigation, but there is no indication of third-party involvement.

WA Police investigate disappearance of German backpacker
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3 days ago
WA Police investigate disappearance of German backpacker

Homicide squad detectives have been called in to assist, but this does not necessarily indicate foul play.

WA Police investigate disappearance of German backpacker
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3 days ago
WA Police investigate disappearance of German backpacker

Land and air searches are underway in bushland near Beacon, with major crime and homicide squad involvement.

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