Close to 6000 Australians walk PNG's Kokoda Track every year as a pilgrimage to the World War II legacy but as the popularity increases so to have injuries and deaths. Since 2001 four Australians have died, two this year in the lead up to Anzac Day.
An inquest will be held into the death of 38-year-old mother of two. Doctors want to conduct research on the track so to work out how best combat health concerns.
What is behind the deaths and frequent hospitalisation of trekkers?
http://news.brisbanetimes.com.au/breaking-news-world/kokoda-death-probe-will-improve-safety-20090623-cv1r.html
Here is a previous AAP story about insurance companies cutting costs on the Kokoda rescues and putting lives at risk according to some industry experts.
http://www.news.com.au/story/0,,25428585-401,00.html
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