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Story summary
- Austin Appelbee, a 13-year-old, swam four kilometers to save his family after they were swept out to sea while kayaking in Quindalup.
- His mother, Joanne, described sending him for help as one of her hardest decisions.
- After reaching shore, Austin sprinted two kilometers to call emergency services.
- All four family members were found clinging to a paddleboard.
- They were rescued with minor injuries, underscoring dangers of rapidly changing ocean conditions.
