THE WILD…
Crossing Tasmania's Franklin River is easier these days than it was when we had to cross via flying fox.
An old photo reawakens memories on journeys past, and on the present state of wilderness walking.
READ THE STORY HERE:
https://medium.com/pacificedge/the-crossing-f3674ecc8f72...
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Trapped in the rapids – a 24-hour fight to survive
When Valdas Bieliauskas fell into the Franklin River, it triggered an extraordinary rescue mission that pushed everyone to the brink.
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This sounds like an absolute nightmare
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-11-24/tas-franklin-river-rescue-sunday/104640704
A 65-year-old Lithuanian man remains in a critical condition after being trapped and partially submerged in the Franklin River for 20 hours. Medical crews amputated the man's left leg to free him.
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