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Teen Swims 4km to Save Family Adrift at Sea
4 Feb
Summary
- A 13-year-old boy swam four kilometers in rough seas.
- He rescued his mother and two younger siblings.
- The family was adrift for eight hours, swept 14 kilometers out.
A 13-year-old boy from Perth, Austin Appelbee, has captured international attention for his heroic act of swimming four kilometers in treacherous seas to save his family. Appelbee, a year 9 student, displayed remarkable courage when his mother, Joanne, and siblings, Beau (12) and Grace (8), became stranded. They had been swept 14 kilometers out to sea and clung to a paddleboard for eight hours. Appelbee's swift action and swimming prowess were crucial in their survival. His story has been featured by major global news outlets, highlighting his bravery and resilience. The family expressed pride in each other's strength during the ordeal.
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