A 65-year-old Lithuanian man remains in critical condition after being trapped in Tasmania’s Franklin River for over 20 hours. He was rescued and had to have his left leg amputated at the knee due to the complexity of the rescue mission.
A 65-year-old Lithuanian man, who was trapped in Tasmania’s Franklin River for over 20 hours after his leg became wedged between rocks, remains in critical condition.
Details of the Rescue Operation
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The man was trapped in the Franklin River for over 20 hours after his leg became wedged between rocks.
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Specialist medical teams were involved in the rescue operation, which included an estimated 30 people across several agencies.
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The man had to have his left leg amputated at the knee due to the complexity of the rescue mission.
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He was airlifted to the Royal Hobart Hospital and remains in critical condition.
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The group was on a global rafting tour, with Australia their last stop of five countries.
Current Status
The man is currently in critical condition at the Royal Hobart Hospital.
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