Man abducted in Sydney on Feb 25; police seek public help; rare hospital fungal deaths also under investigation.

CCTV footage from Sydney’s south-west shows a man allegedly abducted outside a tobacconist on February 25, 2026, prompting a police investigation and public concern over safety. The video captures two individuals approaching and forcibly taking the man into a vehicle, though suspects and victim identities remain unknown. Authorities are seeking public tips. Separately, two patients died at a Sydney hospital from rare fungal infections, leading to an investigation into infection control and hospital hygiene practices. Both incidents have drawn widespread attention.