Missing Woman Found in Australia’s Snowy Mountains After Six Days: Rescued with Injuries, Including Suspected Snake Bite
- DailyBuzzReports
- Oct 29, 2024
- 1 min read
A woman named Lovisa Sjoberg, 48, was rescued after being missing for six days in Australia’s Snowy Mountains. She was found "dazed and injured" on the Nungar Creek Trail in Kiandra by a National Parks and Wildlife Service officer. Sjoberg had been suffering from a suspected snake bite, dehydration, and a rolled ankle when she was located.
Sjoberg is an avid photographer who regularly visits Kosciuszko National Park to document the area’s wild horses. Concerns for her safety arose when a hire car company reported her vehicle missing, prompting a public appeal from New South Wales (NSW) Police for help in finding her. Her abandoned car was later discovered unlocked, heightening fears for her wellbeing.
A large-scale search operation was launched on October 21, involving sniffer dogs, firefighters, park rangers, and a helicopter equipped with infra-red capabilities. As the days went by without any sign of Sjoberg, worries grew, particularly as nighttime temperatures in the region dropped to near freezing.
During her time in the bushland, Sjoberg reportedly wandered through challenging terrain and believed she was bitten by a copperhead snake four days prior to her rescue. While copperhead snakes are typically shy, their venom can be lethal without immediate medical attention, adding to the urgency of the search.
Supt Toby Lindsay noted that Sjoberg was fortunate to be alive after her ordeal. Upon her rescue, she received treatment for her injuries at the scene before being transported to a hospital, where she is now in stable condition and reportedly "happy to be alive."
Missing Woman Found in Australia’s Snowy Mountains After Six Days: Rescued with Injuries, Including Suspected Snake Bite
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