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First human cryogenically frozen in Australia, hoping for future revival

Procedure involves cooling the body to -200°C and storing it in a special tank

23-May-2024

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An 80-year-old man from Sydney, Australia, recently became the first person in the Southern Hemisphere to undergo cryogenic freezing after his death.

Southern Cryonics, a company based in Holbrook, New South Wales, carried out the complex 10-hour procedure, which involved cooling the body to -200 degrees Celsius and storing it in a specialized tank.

The process, costing $170,000, is based on the hope that future medical advances may one day allow for revival.

However, the science behind this remains uncertain, with experts expressing skepticism about the possibility of reversing death and restoring a person to life.

Despite the uncertainties, the company anticipates growing demand for its services as its membership base ages.

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