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Thirteen-year-old swims 4 km for help after family swept out to sea

A 13-year-old boy swam for nearly four hours to shore after his family was swept out to sea in Geographe Bay while kayaking and paddleboarding. After his kayak capsized, the boy continued swimming and alerted authorities, enabling marine rescue teams to locate and save his family 14 km offshore

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Austin Appelbee.

Austin Appelbee.

A 13-year-old boy, Austin Appelbee, swam 4 km to shore after his family was swept out to sea in Geographe Bay while kayaking and paddleboarding.

Austin attempted to kayak back for help but swam when his kayak capsized, taking approximately four hours to reach land. 

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