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Kayaker’s leg amputated in 20-hour ordeal trapped between rocks on Australia river

A kayaker’s leg was amputated during a dramatic, hours-long rescue operation to free him from between rocks on a river in Australia on Saturday, local police said.

UPI · 16h

Stuck 20 hours, kayaking tourist's leg amputated during rescue in Australia

In a scene mirroring a Hollywood movie, a kayaker was rescued after a 20-hour ordeal on a river in Southern Australia that saw the man's leg amputated, police confirmed afterwards.

CBS News · 18h

Kayaker's leg amputated at Tasmania river after 20-hour rescue to free him from rocks

Officials said the man, a tourist in his 60s, was kayaking with friends in the Franklin River when he slipped and became trapped.

rnz · 3h

A man who had his leg amputated after being trapped for over 20 hours in Franklin River remains in critical condition

The 65-year-old's leg was trapped in a rock crevice, and emergency services eventually decided an amputation was needed to free him.

Sky · 11h

Kayaker in Tasmania has leg amputated after becoming 'wedged' between rocks in river

The man, who had been kayaking with friends on the Australian island, was partially submerged in the Franklin River when he became stuck, leading to a 20-hour rescue operation.

Australia, India and Bumrah

Associated Press · 23h

Jaiswal and Rahul power India to 218-run lead over Australia on 2nd day of 1st test

Fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah took five wickets for 30 runs as Australia was bowled out for 104 in its first innings in reply to India’s 150 on the second day of the opening match of the five-test series.

Barron's · 1d

Bumrah Leads India Fightback As Australia Crumble In First Test

India roared back into the first Test against Australia on Friday after being skittled for 150, taking seven wickets in the final session to put themselves in the box seat after a riveting opening day in Perth.

The Times of India on MSN · 1d

Australia bundled out for their lowest total against India at home in 32 years

India's stand-in captain Jasprit Bumrah put on a bowling masterclass in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy opener, decimating Australia for a paltry 104 runs in their first innings. Bumrah's five-wicket haul,

Variety on MSN1h

India-Australia Film Ties Strengthen, Nations Eye Co-Production Opportunities at Film Bazaar

The evolving partnership between India and Australia’s film industries took center stage at Film Bazaar, as key players ...

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Australia's parliament considers legislation banning social media for under 16s

Legislation for the world's first legal ban on children under 16 using social media has been introduced in Australia's ...

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Watch: Ireland's 'best yet to come' with Australia up next

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell reacts to Ireland's 52-17 victory against Fiji in the Autumn Nations Series at the Aviva ...

Australia warming up to Scotland challenge after frosty week

Australia have had limited training this week due to frozen pitches ahead of their Autumn international clash with Scotland ...

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Wing 'wizard' Harry Potter to play for Australia's rugby team. He knows the puns are coming

Potter, a 26-year-old winger who was born in England before moving to Australia as a child, was selected to play against ...

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Tuipulotu 'trying not to make Australia game bigger than it is'

Born and raised in Australia, Tuipulotu represented the Wallabies at under-20 level but left his homeland in 2018 for Japan ...

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Australia vs India quick hits: Virat Kohli beams a security guard as Australia unravels on day three of Perth Test

Yashasvi Jaiswal completes the inevitable as Virat Kohli's brilliance makes for danger in the outfield. Here are the quick ...

Australia on 67-7 against India after 17 wickets fall on opening day of 1st cricket test

India has won the toss and elected to bat in the opening test of the Border-Gavaskar five-match series at Perth Stadium.

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Australia beat USA to reach Davis Cup semi-finals

Australia await reigning champions Italy or Argentina in the Davis Cup semi-finals after defeating the USA in a doubles ...

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