When Jackie Chan came to Falls Creek and 'got hypothermia' in a frozen lake

According to ABC News Australia, three decades ago, Hollywood brought its cameras to Falls Creek, transforming the Australian ski resort into a Ukrainian backdrop for film. Jackie Chan, known for his on-camera stunt work, was filming in a frozen lake when the production pushed for authenticity—at a cost. Chan nearly suffered hypothermia while getting the shot, a harrowing reminder that even one of action cinema's most fearless performers has limits when nature turns hostile.

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