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Petr Hanzak9.2.1958 ~ 22.1.2023

Petr Hanzak tragically lost his life on 22 January 2023 following a kayaking accident in the lower reaches of tropical Queensland’s Behana Gorge. For the past decade he lived with his wife Carrie in Kuranda, Australia and was well known across the region as a working psychologist.

Born in Czechoslovakia the son of Mr Karel Boček and Dr Jiřina Přibylová, Petr had a strong teenage ambition to become a professional …

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Carrie and friends, one year ago I could not get the words out to let you know what a beautiful and perfect send off yo…

Carrie and friends, one year ago I could not get the words out to let you know what a beautiful and…

Carrie and friends, one year ago I could not get the words out t…

Peter was a true gentleman, such a great personality to be around and an asset to any river trip he was on. I will alwa…
Peter was a true gentleman, such a great personality to be around and an asset to any river trip he…
Peter was a true gentleman, such a great personality to be aroun…
Some 2 years ago I turned up at the Tully river with a new 2nd hand kayak having never kayaked white water before but k…
Some 2 years ago I turned up at the Tully river with a new 2nd hand kayak having never kayaked whit…
Some 2 years ago I turned up at the Tully river with a new 2nd h…

Today 31.03.2023, I read that Petr died in Jan 2023. I knew Petr as a Psychologist. He was warm & gentle in his manners…

Today 31.03.2023, I read that Petr died in Jan 2023. I knew Petr as a Psychologist. He was warm & g…

Today 31.03.2023, I read that Petr died in Jan 2023. I knew Petr…

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Born

1958
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Passed away

January 22nd, 2023
Kuranda QLD, Australia

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Cause of death

Damage to Petr's spine due to the impact witrb a tree at (Cervical or neck level ) C4 and C5

Method of disposition

Cremation

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