Valdas had resigned himself to dying, trapped in the rapids of the Franklin River in the Tasmanian wilderness. But against all odds, the freezing conditions he had endured for 24 excruciating hours conspired to give the 66-year-old whitewater rafter one last chance at life. 👉 Watch The River, Part 2 on Australian Story, 8pm Monday July 7 on ABCTV and iview. Get the news that matters to you straight from the source. Download the ABC NEWS app: https://ab.co/abcnewsapp | ABC News
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Valdas had resigned himself to dying, trapped in the rapids of the Franklin River in the Tasmanian wilderness. But against all odds, the freezing conditions he had endured for 24 excruciating hours conspired to give the 66-year-old whitewater rafter one last chance at life. 👉 Watch The River, Part 2 on Australian Story, 8pm Monday July 7 on ABCTV and iview. Get the news that matters to you straight from the source. Download the ABC NEWS app: https://ab.co/abcnewsapp | ABC News
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The Rescue That Cost Him a Limb #truestory
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The Rescue That Cost Him a Limb #truestory
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When a Lithuanian rafter became trapped in rapids on the Franklin River it made headlines around the world. Now, for the first time, the rafter, Valdas, and those who fought to save him, reveal the dramatic details of his 20-hour rescue. It was a race against time to save Valdas who was trapped up to his neck in rapids. As his condition deteriorates, a decision is taken to amputate his leg. But the chance of him surviving such a difficult operation in the wilderness are slim. Watch The River, Pa
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When a Lithuanian rafter became trapped in rapids on the Franklin River it made headlines around the world. Now, for the first time, the rafter, Valdas, and those who fought to save him, reveal the dramatic details of his 20-hour rescue. It was a race against time to save Valdas who was trapped up to his neck in rapids. As his condition deteriorates, a decision is taken to amputate his leg. But the chance of him surviving such a difficult operation in the wilderness are slim. Watch The River, Pa
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#Best2025: "No one ever trains how to amputate a leg underwater in the wilderness." The mission to rescue Valdas from boulders in the Franklin River was delicate, difficult and not without consequences. But it saved his life. 📺Watch the two-part Australian Story 'The River' on ABC iview: https://bit.ly/43xIKc4 | Australian Story
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#Best2025: "No one ever trains how to amputate a leg underwater in the wilderness." The mission to rescue Valdas from boulders in the Franklin River was delicate, difficult and not without consequences. But it saved his life. 📺Watch the two-part Australian Story 'The River' on ABC iview: https://bit.ly/43xIKc4 | Australian Story
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Dr Jo Kippax helped save Lithuanian rafter Valdas Bieliauskas, who was trapped in freezing rapids on the Franklin River in 2024. His team performed an underwater leg amputation to free Valdas who had already spent 20 hours in the water. The Lithuanian president awarded Dr Kippax the Life Saving Cross for his courage It’s one example of Jo’s long, selfless career in emergency medicine and rescue work. Jo, who was recently recognised as Tasmania's Australian of the Year, is now in the running for
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Dr Jo Kippax helped save Lithuanian rafter Valdas Bieliauskas, who was trapped in freezing rapids on the Franklin River in 2024. His team performed an underwater leg amputation to free Valdas who had already spent 20 hours in the water. The Lithuanian president awarded Dr Kippax the Life Saving Cross for his courage It’s one example of Jo’s long, selfless career in emergency medicine and rescue work. Jo, who was recently recognised as Tasmania's Australian of the Year, is now in the running for
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Vom «Wer wird Millionär?»-Gewinner in die Champions League: Die irre Story von Valdas Dambrauskas
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Vom «Wer wird Millionär?»-Gewinner in die Champions League: Die irre Story von Valdas Dambrauskas
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When Lithuanian rafter Valdas became trapped by the leg in rapids, a 26-hour multi-service rescue mission was set into motion that presented the rescuers with a terrible choice. An incredible story of bravery, teamwork, and resilience, the rescuers were acknowledged with Meritorious Awards at the SLSA Awards of Excellence this month. Surf Life Saving Tasmania, Tasmania Police, Ambulance Tasmania | Surf Life Saving Australia
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Dr Jorian "Jo" Kippax is the Hobart doctor who amputated the leg of Lithuanian rafter, Valdas Bieliauskas, to free him from rapids in Tasmania's perilous Franklin River. Since the rescue, and this interview, Dr Kippax has been recognised as the 2026 Australian of the Year for Tasmania. He recently spoke to David Reilly on ABC Radio Hobart's Tasmania Mornings program about the rescue, and how much he hopes to join Valdas rafting in the future. Listen live to ABC Radio Hobart on the ABC listen app
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Valdas Puteikis: sutikęs pirmąjį Lietuvą jau žinojusį prancūzą, verkiau
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Valdas doing what beasts do on the @gorilant3040 LowFit Pro Parallettes!🔥 #planche #Gorletic
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Coroner identifies 15-year-old girl who died after being pulled from Licking River
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725 funtla Londona gedən Valdas Dambrauskas bu gün “Sabah”ı Çempionlar Liqasının əsas mərhələsinə çıxardı! 🔥 Bir vaxtlar televiziyada viktorinada pul qazanan, Londonda satıcı və qəzetpaylayan işləyən Valdas məşqçi olmaq arzusundan vaz keçmədi. “Mançester Yunayted” və “Fulhem” akademiyalarında təcrübə topladı, illər sonra isə “Sabah”a gəldi. İlk mövsümündə qızıl dubl, indi isə Çempionlar Liqası! 🏆 725 funtluq başlanğıcdan Çempionlar Liqasına qədər — inanılmaz hekayə! #futbol⚽️ #uefachampionslea
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His Leg Got Stuck Between Two Rocks 😨
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"This is beyond my imagination." 💭🙌 Sabah manager Valdas Dambrausk... | Manchester United
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Valdas Dambrauskas levou o Sabah à Champions League 24 anos depois
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"Sabah"ın baş məşqçisi Valdas Dambrauskas alşıqlarla qarşılandı
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