Post by Deleted on Feb 13, 2016 9:40:03 GMT 7
THE latest Wolf Creek-style attack on tourists has invoked the spectre of Australia’s backpacker-hunting bogeymen, among them Ivan Milat and Bradley John Murdoch.
Fear of ‘backpacker killers’ is right up there with spiders, sharks and poisonous snakes when it comes to the primal fears held by the rest of the world about Australia, transforming our stunning landscapes into nightmarish backdrops.
The incident at Tea Tree Point near Salt Creek in Coorong National Park in South Australia saw two bloodsoaked European backpackers rescued from the sand dunes.
It evoked scenes reminiscent of Australian horror flick Wolf Creek and has sent backpacker agencies into meltdown.
A 59-year-old man has been charged with kidnapping, sexual assault and attempted murder in relation to the incident, which unfolded on Tuesday.
A team of major crime detectives and intelligences officers is now investigating whether the man has committed any other crimes while fast-tracking the processing of his DNA. Acting Assistant Commissioner Doug Barr said they are also checking every missing person file across the country.
“The very nature of this incident cries out to inquire into the background of this particular suspect,” he said.
“These sort of cases are very rare, they don’t occur very often.”
“When they do happen they are a trigger to us to enquire into what has gone on in the past that we haven’t known about.”
Tourism Australia spokesman Leo Seaton told news.com.au the organisation was watching developments in South Australia closely for any potential impact on the backpacker industry.
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www.news.com.au/travel/travel-updates/incidents/will-latest-wolf-creekstyle-attack-on-backpackers-scare-young-people-from-coming-to-australia/news-story/5a615dd096d9fc2ead5958e9c13d23c1
Fear of ‘backpacker killers’ is right up there with spiders, sharks and poisonous snakes when it comes to the primal fears held by the rest of the world about Australia, transforming our stunning landscapes into nightmarish backdrops.
The incident at Tea Tree Point near Salt Creek in Coorong National Park in South Australia saw two bloodsoaked European backpackers rescued from the sand dunes.
It evoked scenes reminiscent of Australian horror flick Wolf Creek and has sent backpacker agencies into meltdown.
A 59-year-old man has been charged with kidnapping, sexual assault and attempted murder in relation to the incident, which unfolded on Tuesday.
A team of major crime detectives and intelligences officers is now investigating whether the man has committed any other crimes while fast-tracking the processing of his DNA. Acting Assistant Commissioner Doug Barr said they are also checking every missing person file across the country.
“The very nature of this incident cries out to inquire into the background of this particular suspect,” he said.
“These sort of cases are very rare, they don’t occur very often.”
“When they do happen they are a trigger to us to enquire into what has gone on in the past that we haven’t known about.”
Tourism Australia spokesman Leo Seaton told news.com.au the organisation was watching developments in South Australia closely for any potential impact on the backpacker industry.
Continues:
www.news.com.au/travel/travel-updates/incidents/will-latest-wolf-creekstyle-attack-on-backpackers-scare-young-people-from-coming-to-australia/news-story/5a615dd096d9fc2ead5958e9c13d23c1
