Kayaker's leg amputated in middle of river after 20-hour rescue

In Tasmania, a tourist had his leg amputated in the middle of a river after getting trapped between rocks during a kayaking trip with friends. The man, in his 60s, was partially submerged in water for 20 hours before the complex rescue took place, which was deemed necessary for his survival. Police believe he slipped and fell into a rock crevice while scouting the area, leading to the life-threatening situation that required the amputation and airlift to the hospital.

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