The man accused of attacking an O’Chiese First Nation woman after their vehicle got stuck in the bush remains in custody after an appearance in Rocky Mountain House provincial court on Wednesday.
Kevin Roy Gladue, 36, is charged with sexual assault, aggravated sexual assault, resisting or obstructing police, attempted obstruction and two counts of assault.
Charges were laid on in connection with the discovery of a 25-year-old woman reported missing on July 13.
The young woman, whose identity is protected by provisions of the Criminal Code of Canada, is alleged to have escaped an attack and then survived on rainwater and berries until an oilfield worker found her, 12 days later.
Rocky Mountain House RCMP said the woman had been left alone with the suspect while four others who were with them went to get help.
She is still in hospital, being treated for numerous injuries, including a broken jaw, concussion, scrapes, bruises and exposure.
A family member said on Wednesday that she has suffered complications from the broken jaw.
Gladue is due back in court on Aug. 28 to enter his plea.