Matilda Campbell, a 23-year-old woman from Newcastle, spent seven harrowing hours trapped upside down between boulders in the NSW Hunter Valley after attempting to retrieve her dropped phone. The incident occurred during a birthday weekend with friends when she slipped into a crevice while trying to get her device. Her friends initially tried to rescue her but eventually called for help due to the precarious situation. A multi-agency rescue team, led by paramedic Peter Watts, had to navigate the tight space and lift her out using specialized equipment. Campbell expressed her gratitude to the rescuers, stating, 'I wouldn't be here today without them.' Meanwhile, in a separate incident, a 19-year-old girl named Hamsa was rescued after being trapped in a cave-like structure for 18 hours following a fall into the Mydala Lake's strong current while taking a selfie.