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flag A woman reported sexual harassment during a hike, but police downplayed her account, sparking backlash over inadequate rural victim support.

flag A 30-year-old psychology student, Sarah Gibbs, reported being sexually harassed during a solo hike on Victoria’s Goldfields Track in January, describing a man who touched her, made explicit remarks, and physically threatened her. flag She recorded the encounter and reported it to Victoria Police, but officers did not take a formal statement, reviewed her footage in a public street, and said little could be done. flag Her account, shared online, sparked outrage among women who reported similar experiences, leading to criticism of the police response and concerns about inadequate support for victims in rural areas.

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