A family of four was rescued, stranded in the Australian outback when their campervan staggered after heavy rains.

A Perth couple, Orios and Lindsey Zaphros, and their two young children, Zane and Zoe, were trapped in the Simpson Desert for four days, facing high temperatures before police had time to send warnings. relief Tuesday.

According to ABC News, a helicopter took their car to safety in Coober Pedy, where they underwent a medical examination.

Temperatures in the region are expected to reach 38 degrees Celsius (100 Fahrenheit) in the coming days.

Hearing about the rescue plan, Zavros’ mother Theo Zavros told reporters: “We are so happy – so happy – that they are finally rescued.”

She said she was especially looking forward to talking to three-year-old Zoe.

“We understand that the 3-year-old was a bit sensitive to everything, so I can’t wait to talk to her – actually talk to them all,” she said.

The family got into trouble after being swept away by a severe storm South australiaWhich left them in a quagmire and left them about 150 kilometers (95 miles) from Udnadatta, the nearest town, on Friday.

They asked for help, but were told that help could take days or even weeks.

On Monday, Was dropped from the air family to provide a satellite phone and emergency supplies, 7NEWS said.

The family have been traveling to Australia for 12 months since last November and recorded their adventures on Instagram.