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Australian man survives 50m waterfall plunge

The Cairns Post

CAIRNS, Australia — Six quick-thinking mates plucked their 18-year-old friend from the water after they watched him plunge 50m down a waterfall on Hinchinbrook Island yesterday.

Emergency Management Queensland aircrew officer Gary Wybenga winched down a doctor and paramedic to help the injured Townsville teen at Mulligan Bay about 9am.

Mr Wybenga said the man was lucky to be alive after the fall.

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