Five hours after a man's body was found on Mount Augustus, a woman was also found deceased. Their deaths follow that of another woman earlier this week.
Three people have died three days near a remote settlement deep in the Western Australian outback, police say.A man's body was found on a Mount Augustus walking trail early today, five hours before a woman's body was foundA police officer has urged visitors to adequately prepare themselves for the rugged terrain, noting an increase in travellers in WA
"What is particularly tragic is that this follows two days after the death of a 53-year-old woman, also while she was hiking at Mount Augustus," he said.Superintendent Beer said it appeared in both cases one partner may have been trying to get help for the other. The Department of Parks and Wildlife warns the risk from exposure and dehydration are significant, with temperatures topping 40 degrees Celsius in summer.On its website, the department urges tourists to walk in groups of three or more, to tell someone trusted and reliable about your detailed plans, and states that each person must carry and drink three to four litres of water each day of walking.
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