Backpacker reveals shocking detail about traumatic ordeal
The 26-year-old returned to social media on Monday night, posting a picture from her hospital bed.
In the photo, Ms Wilga can be seen smiling and surrounded by food that was gifted to her by the German Consulate.
'When you need to gain 12 kilograms back,' the photo caption said.
Ms Wilga was miraculously found alive on Friday after 12 days missing in remote Wheatbelt bush. Carolina Wilga all smiles as she recovers in hospital. Credit: Instagram
Breaking her silence about the traumatic ordeal on Monday, Ms Wilga revealed she became lost after losing control of her van, hitting her head and wandering off from her bogged vehicle in a state of confusion.
'Some people might wonder why I even left my car, even though I had water, food, and clothing there,' Ms Wilga said.
'The answer is: I lost control of the car and rolled down a slope. In the crash, I hit my head significantly. As a result of the accident, I left my car in a state of confusion and got lost.'
She survived by drinking rainwater from puddles and sleeping in a cave before farmer Tania French came to her rescue.
Ms French happened to be driving by on Mouroubra Road in Bimbijy, about 24km north west from where the bogged van was found, when a dishevelled Ms Wilga flagged her down.
Ravaged by mosquitoes, dehydrated and hungry with cuts and bruises, she was taken under the arm of police before being flown to Perth for medical treatment.
It is expected Ms Wilga will remain at Fiona Stanley Hospital for a few more nights as her condition continues to improve.
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