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Woman's body cryogenically frozen

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A Victorian resident is now the second person in the Southern Hemisphere to be frozen, sealed in cryostat - after being infused with a biological-grade anti-freeze. The woman died in Melbourne before being transported to a facility.

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  • A Victorian woman became the second person in the Southern Hemisphere to be cryogenically preserved after death.
  • The procedure was conducted by Australian Blood Management and involved transporting the body to Holbrook, New South Wales. 27s
  • Southern Cryonics has announced it can now freeze pets after death, following an expansion in storage capacity. 46s
  • The announcement has received mixed reactions from the public and veterinary professionals. 55s
  • Some experts acknowledge the potential of the technology but stress the importance of humane procedures. 1m 29s
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