Australian Story - Season 21 Episode 24 -

When Paul Pritchard returned to Tasmania's majestic Totem Pole rock pillar three months ago it used to be the culmination of an 18-12 months trip. the previous reputable climber and creator suffered a colossal injury in 1998 when his rope dislodged a colossal rock, which fell on his head. He was once saved by way of the movements of his former girlfriend who hauled him 30 metres up to a ledge earlier than strolling for support. In a 2d stroke of success, the paramedic on obligation that day was once also a climber. Neale Smith's resolution to short-circuit a cliff rescue and abseil with Paul all the way down to a ready boat nearly surely saved his existence. The aftermath of the accident led to a brand new awakening for Paul and he describes it now as 'the nice thing that ever occurred to me'. This 12 months he returned to the position that practically killed him. With just one half of his body functioning accurately, the stakes have been excessive. This time, surrounded by means of buddies, he made it to the highest.