7-hour ordeal: woman trapped down rock crevice in the Hunter Valley

The woman was reportedly trying to retrieve her phone when she slipped down the three-metre crevice. Pictures by NSW Ambulance

A WOMAN who was attempting to retrieve her phone during a bushwalk slipped and fell down a three-metre rock crevice, kicking off a seven-hour ordeal in the Hunter Valley.

NSW Ambulance has released information about the bizarre incident which occurred earlier this month, a timely safety reminder as warmer weather sees more people head out on walks.