Stranded Hiker Rescued After Hours Upside Down in Boulders

In a remarkable incident, a hiker identified as Matilda Campbell was rescued after becoming trapped upside down for hours between two boulders in Australia’s Hunter Valley. While attempting to retrieve her mobile phone, Campbell slipped down into a three-meter crevice, sparking a rescue operation led by New South Wales Ambulance services. The ordeal lasted nearly seven hours, during which rescuers faced numerous obstacles, including the need to move heavy boulders.

Paramedic Peter Watts, who described the situation as unprecedented in his decade-long career, spoke to the difficulties faced during the rescue effort, which included leveraging a 500kg rock with a winch to create enough space for Campbell. Remarkably, despite her challenging predicament, the woman sustained only minor injuries. After thanking her rescuers online, she humorously noted her lost phone as a disappointment.

Her incredible story reflects both the risks of outdoor activities and the prowess of emergency services in complicated rescues.