rapids

The tourist was kayaking with a group in the south-west of Tasmania when his leg got stuck between rocks in an area of rapids on Friday afternoon.

His biggest fear was being stung by a stingray while fighting the current as he was dragging his kayak over rapids.

"It looks like whitewater rapids outside," the 29-year-old said over the phone.

Just that this rapids attraction can be conquered without a poncho.

He had been too hasty in his preparations, and he had underestimated the force of the rapids.