Kayaker's Leg Amputated After 20-Hour River Rescue in Australia
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A tourist in his 60s had his leg amputated after being trapped between rocks in the Franklin River, Tasmania, during a kayaking trip. Despite a smartwatch alerting authorities and a massive rescue effort, the man remained stuck for 20 hours. His condition worsened, leading to the decision to amputate his leg to free him. He is currently in critical condition in the hospital.
- Kayaker's leg amputated at Tasmania river after 20-hour rescue to free him from rocks CBS News
- Kayaker Trapped on Australian River Has Leg Amputated in 20-Hour Rescue The New York Times
- Kayaker’s leg amputated in 20-hour ordeal trapped between rocks on Australia river CNN
- Tourist’s leg amputated in dramatic 20-hour rescue New York Post
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