2026 TAS Australian of the Year Dr Jorian Kippax

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Lithuanian whitewater rafter, Valdas Bieliauskas, was retrieved from freezing water by Jorian and his team. The clinical team performed an operation to amputate Valdas’s leg underwater, allowing him to be freed and ultimately saving his life. Throughout the rescue, Jo was instrumental in guiding the team with professionalism, courage and remarkable calmness under pressure.

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