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The Queanbeyan SES said upon arrival they saw a male "clinging on for dear life in the raging river". They said a boat was launched with three SES members on board who safely removed the man from the river.

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The SES said "conditions were extremely dangerous but luckily for the man and thanks to our volunteers he will be going home alive."

The man was treated on the scene by NSW Ambulance.

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