The River
The dramatic 20-hour rescue of a rafter in the Franklin River
When a Lithuanian rafter became trapped in rapids on the Franklin River, it made headlines around the world. For the first time, the rafter Valdas Bieliauskas and those who fought to save him reveal the dramatic details in this ABC report.
“Even though his body was deteriorating, his mind was not giving up”. It was a race against time to save Valdas, who was trapped up to his neck in rapids. As his condition deteriorated, a decision was taken to amputate his leg. But the chances of him surviving such a difficult operation in the wilderness were slim. “Time was running out”, says Valdas’ friend, Arvydas.
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