A tourist's leg was amputated after he spent a day trapped in a rock crevice during a Tasmanian rafting trip.

A 60-year-old international tourist had his leg amputated after spending nearly a day trapped in a rock crevice during a rafting trip on Tasmania's Franklin River. Rescuers were alerted by his smartwatch and made several attempts to free him, but his condition worsened. The man is in critical but stable condition at the Royal Hobart Hospital. The incident highlights the risks of navigating Tasmania's remote and challenging wilderness.

November 23, 2024
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