Simpson stranding

Submitted: Sunday, Dec 19, 2021 at 23:09
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Does anyone know whether the vehicle owned by the family who were stranded in the Simpson Desert a few weeks ago, has been recovered? Would be interesting to know the recovery cost, and who paid :-)
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Reply By: Member - rocco2010 - Sunday, Dec 19, 2021 at 23:17

Sunday, Dec 19, 2021 at 23:17
Vehicle is now at Mt Dare. No mention of cost. Would be a lot.

Truck rescued
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Follow Up By: Member - Bigfish - Monday, Dec 20, 2021 at 10:09

Monday, Dec 20, 2021 at 10:09
Looks like they intend to sell it once it is home. Hopefully, not just because they made a mistake.
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Reply By: Mike & Kendra Cruisn1 - Monday, Dec 20, 2021 at 16:47

Monday, Dec 20, 2021 at 16:47
Yes it has been recovered and according to the online article the family will be selling the vehicle. Which makes you think the recovery cost was pretty steep !
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Reply By: Allan B (Sunshine Coast) - Monday, Dec 20, 2021 at 17:11

Monday, Dec 20, 2021 at 17:11
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When Dave Cox was still at Mt Dare Hotel he told me that a Simpson recovery would cost upwards of $12k depending on location and difficulty of recovery. Probably much higher since 2010.

The Zavros vehicle was not in a difficult location and was able to be driven out so costs were somewhat minimised. Had it been in the middle of the desert with 500 dunes either way and had to be rescued unpowered then it could have cost well over $12k.

Perhaps the Zavros couple have tired of RV life after their incident. There may have been interesting discussion in the truck when waiting to be rescued! It did however serve its primary objective.


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Follow Up By: Member - Bigfish - Monday, Dec 20, 2021 at 18:32

Monday, Dec 20, 2021 at 18:32
Even if it cost $10k thats bugger all considering the price of the vehicle. As vehicles are fetching a premium at the moment he would probably get every dollar, and then some, that went into the vehicle and the trips.
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Follow Up By: Bazooka - Tuesday, Dec 21, 2021 at 11:04

Tuesday, Dec 21, 2021 at 11:04
Long trip but based on Stephen's post it looks like a relatively inexpensive snatch strap and drive away job.
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Reply By: Stephen L (Clare) SA - Monday, Dec 20, 2021 at 19:35

Monday, Dec 20, 2021 at 19:35
And here is one for those that bag out Facebook, saying its full of crap.....

It is only as good as the sites that you choose to visit.

Mount Dare recovered the vehicle with the aid of a Unimog.

Photos courtesy of Mount Dare Hotel.




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Reply By: Member - Wildmax - Monday, Dec 20, 2021 at 22:19

Monday, Dec 20, 2021 at 22:19
Thanks folks. My curiosity has been satisfied ... clearly it was an expensive lesson but with a happy ending, and a few red faces :-)
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Reply By: Member - Bigfish - Tuesday, Dec 21, 2021 at 12:03

Tuesday, Dec 21, 2021 at 12:03
Was not a hard rescue at all. 8 hours total travel and 2 hours to recover. One days work. Blokes insurance is paying for it all as well. Smart man having insurance that covered the area he was in.
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Follow Up By: Bazooka - Tuesday, Dec 21, 2021 at 15:34

Tuesday, Dec 21, 2021 at 15:34
Should have been relatively cheap but based on this I doubt it: A Very Wrong Turn
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Follow Up By: Member - Bigfish - Tuesday, Dec 21, 2021 at 16:29

Tuesday, Dec 21, 2021 at 16:29
Link does not work Bazooka..
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Follow Up By: Bazooka - Tuesday, Dec 21, 2021 at 17:14

Tuesday, Dec 21, 2021 at 17:14
Paywall problem Bigfish.

Google 'A Very Wrong Turn The Australian' and you might have some luck
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Follow Up By: Bob Y. - Qld - Tuesday, Dec 21, 2021 at 19:13

Tuesday, Dec 21, 2021 at 19:13
Yeah, that worked, Bazooka.

Don’t recall this incident, just on 3 years ago. Being at a similar time as the recent evacuation, wouldn’t be surprised if SA authorities extend the closed season for the Simpson?

Have done 2 crossings in Oct, not really as enjoyable as the winter months. Can imagine November being a lot worse.

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