Backpackers’ real life ‘Wolf Creek’ hell

Posted warning about a man called Joe Sturt ... Kimberley Croc Backpackers YHA. Picture: Twitter Source: Twitter

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BACKPACKERS in WA have been warned of a mysterious man after seven tourists were left stranded in scenes reminiscent of 'Wolf Creek'.

The alleged incident occurred in the remote north west WA towns of Halls Creek and Kununurra last Monday.

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A warning note posted at a local hostel has warned travellers.

"Please be aware of young 25-35 male "farmer cowboy" going by the name of Joe Sturt (possible real name is Jack) he is asking around local hostels, accommodation for travellers to work on Contract Mustering teams jobs in WA/NT area," it reads.

"HE IS NOT WHO HE SAYS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

"7 travellers from Kimberley Croc Backpackers YHA, Kununurra 12/6 went with him to Halls Creek and within 24 hours they had been reported missing persons been sent off by him into different dead end locations with no petrol," the poster reads.

"It ended with 5 persons in a serious car accident, resulting in 2 being flown to Perth Hospital in a critical condition. The rest are treated for minor injuries and were then left stranded in HC."

Warning to backpackers ... The poster put up at Kimberley Croc Backpackers YHA. Source: News Corp Australia

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Backpackers are being told not to have anything to do with the mystery man.

"Who knows his intentions but he is not a trustworthy character," the poster states.

"He is possibly from Northern Territory and was conning travellers using stolen vehicles, false IDs and will probably be back in Kununurra area again."

The poster then pleads with travellers to be careful when accepting farm work from anyone entering the hostel and to ensure they can prove who they are.

Details of what exactly caused the accident are unknown, but local media reports an Irish national was driving the car when it flipped several times, leaving the 25-year-old driver with serious head and back injuries and two female passengers with broken bones.

The owner of the Kimberley Croc Backpacker YHA in Kununurra confirmed the incident to News Corp Australia, however was away at the time of the incident and had little detail.

Staff members are concerned the man may return, and are unsure what his motives might be.

Yesterday Queensland police released a statement saying a man had been taken into custody in relation to the incident.

The statement read: "A 25-year-old man from Cairns is currently in custody in Roebourne Regional Prison after it is alleged between 16 to 18 June 2014 the man approached groups of Backpackers in Broome, offering them work at a remote station.

"At least nine backpackers gave the man money to purchase swags, boots and camping gear for them.

"It is also alleged the man stole a stole a 2011 Hilux utility from Broome Motors.

"The man has been charged with stealing of a motor vehicle and stealing. He is due to appear in the Karratha Magistrates Court on 30 June 2014.

Police inquiries are continuing into this matter.

WA Police are working closely with police in Queensland and the Northern Territory in relation to possible other offences committed.

Yesterday Western Australia Police released a statement to News Corp saying: "WA Police has not received any complaints in relation to the incidents on this warning poster or in relation to the person mentioned"

Anyone with any information regarding these incidents is asked to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

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