Kayaker's Leg Amputated After 20-Hour River Rescue in Australia
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A foreign tourist in his 60s had his leg amputated during a 20-hour rescue operation after becoming trapped between rocks while kayaking on the Franklin River in Tasmania, Australia. The man was airlifted to a hospital in critical condition. The remote location and challenging conditions complicated the rescue efforts, which involved multiple unsuccessful attempts before the decision to amputate was made to save his life.
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