Police officer walks out of hospital months after horror holiday fall

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The police officer who survived serious injuries after falling from an ancient wall in Europe has thanked supporters for getting her home to Australia.

Ella Cutler, 25, showed off her recovery as she met colleagues at WA Police, who helped raise the half a million dollars to get her back from Croatia.

Cutler walked on crutches and was wearing a back brace and leg support in the video, filmed at Perth's Fiona Stanley Rehab hospital.

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The police officer who suffered serious injuries after falling from an ancient wall in Europe has thanked supporters for getting her home to Australia. Ella Cutler, 25, showed off her recovery as she met colleagues at WA Police, who helped raise the half a million dollars to get her back from Croatia.

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"Thank you so much for bringing me home, your kindness is overwhelming," Cutler said in a short video released by WA Police.

She was left fighting for life in ICU after the accident in Dubrovnik with her injuries including skull fractures, a broken back and ribs, and punctured lungs.

Cutler and a 34-year-old Australian man fell 10 metres from a wall near Fort Lovrijenac, an ancient fort in the tourist hotspot, on August 26.

WA Police said in a statement Cutler met Police Commissioner Col Blach with her family.

The police officer who suffered serious injuries after falling from an ancient wall in Europe has thanked supporters for getting her home to Australia. Ella Cutler, 25, showed off her recovery as she met colleagues at WA Police, who helped raise the half a million dollars to get her back from Croatia.

"Ella is very humbled by the outpouring of love and support she has received," a statement said.

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The air ambulance to get her home in September cost $400,000 with medical bills costing another $100,000.

Local media reported Cutler, from Mirrabooka in Perth's north leaned on the man and he fell. Cutler has not elaborated on what happened.

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