Kayaker has leg amputated to save life after being trapped in river for 20 hours

As his condition deteriorated, medics made the decision to amputate his leg to save his life (Picture: Tasmania Police)A tourist has had his leg amputated in Tasmania after getting trapped in a ‘raging’ river while kayaking.
Medics attending to the holidaymaker in his 60s said they made a ‘life or death’ decision during the intense 20-hour rescue mission on the Franklin river.The visitor, who was on a kayaking trip with friends, was partially submerged through the whole