13-year-old hero swims four hours to rescue family off WA coast
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In Western Australia, 13-year-old Austin Appelbee swam about 4 km through rough seas to reach shore and call emergency services after his mother and younger siblings were swept out to sea. The family drifted roughly 14 km offshore before being found; Austin later sprinted 2 km to reach a phone. All were rescued with minor injuries and are recovering.
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