A Lithuanian rower caught in Tropical Cyclone Alfred has been rescued by the Australian navy. Aurimas Mockus was attempting to row from San Diego to Brisbane when he was caught in the path of the category one system off the Queensland coast Personalise your news & stay in the know with the ABC NEWS app: https://ab.co/abcnewsapp | ABC Tropical North

After nearly 24-hours, efforts to free a Lithuanian rafter trapped in rapids in Tasmania’s Franklin River fail. The only option left is to amputate, but rescue crews encounter critical equipment failure in the lead up to an unprecedented underwater operation. 👉 Watch Australian Story at 8pm Mondays on ABCTV and iview. Read more: https://ab.co/3TmfTSE 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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