Stranded Woman Survives 5 Days in Australian Bushland on Lollipops and Wine : Dramatic Rescue

She had apparently taken a wrong turn and ended up stuck in the mud.

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For five days, Lillian, 48, survived on lollipops and a bottle of wine.She had no means to call for help while stranded in the dense bushland.

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Authorities in Victoria conducted an extensive search operation and finally located Lillian's car using a police helicopter.

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Lillian was found safe and taken to the hospital for dehydration treatment.

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The dramatic rescue was caught on video by the police helicopter.

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Lillian's near and dear called the police when she didn't make her daily call to check in with them.

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Lillian was stuck in a region with no cell phone service, making it impossible for her to call for help.

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Lillian's car heater helped her stay warm overnight as the temperature dropped to 36 degrees in the area.

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Wodonga Police Station Sergeant Martin Torpey praised Lillian's great common sense for staying with her car and not wandering off into the bushland.

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