A kayak driver in Australia amputated after 20-hour salvage

Von WOM

A dramatic rescue operation occurred in Australia on Saturday when a foreign tourist had to be amputated in the 1960s during a canoe ride. The man was caught on a river between rocks, the local authorities reported. He was flown to a helicopter in Hobart, the capital of the state of Tasmania, where he was in a critical condition. The police stated that the man's family is contacted.

The rescue mission

The painful 20 hours for the man started on Friday at around 2:30 p.m. when he remained in the rapids during a kayak tour with a group on the Franklin River. The authorities received an emergency signal from the man's smartwatch and directed rescue units and paramedics to the remote area, which made the rescue operation difficult.

The Franklin River

The Franklin River, who meanders through the rough landscapes of the Franklin Gordon Wild Rivers National Park, is a popular destination for kayakers and white water rafters with a length of 129 kilometers (80 miles). Due to the inaccessible location and the difficult conditions, it was a big challenge to achieve the man.

critical decisions during rescue

The rescuers made several unsuccessful attempts to free the man between Friday evening and Saturday morning. When his condition deteriorated in the water after many hours, in consultation with the man, the decision was made to amputate his leg. "This rescue operation was an extremely demanding and technical operation, and it took an incredible effort over many hours to save the life of the man," said the acting commissioner assistant commissioner of the Tasmanian police, Doug Oosterloo.

thanks to the emergency services

oosterloo also emphasized the merits of the emergency helpers: "I would like to thank everyone who contributed to this operation under the most difficult circumstances."