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Brave 13-Year-Old Saves Family from Drowning at Sea

2/11/2026

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  • Austin Appelbee, 13, made a Triple Zero call after his family was swept out to sea near Perth, Australia.
  • In the call, he described their dire situation and fear for safety.
  • After a four-hour swim, Appelbee reached shore and ran two kilometers to find his mother's phone to call for help.
  • Rescuers praised his efforts as 'superhuman'.
  • All family members were treated for exhaustion and hypothermia at Busselton Health Campus.