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flag A 13-year-old Australian boy swam 4 km to safety, leading to the rescue of his family after they were swept out to sea.

flag A 13-year-old boy from Western Australia, Austin Appelbee, reunited with rescuers who saved his family after they were swept out to sea during a kayaking trip near Quindalup. flag After being separated, Austin swam four kilometers to shore and ran two more to call emergency services, prompting a coordinated response by marine rescue, police, and paramedics. flag His mother and two siblings had been adrift for up to 10 hours, clinging to paddleboards. flag The family, now recovering from physical and emotional trauma, expressed deep gratitude, with Austin crediting the rescuers and his siblings as the true heroes.

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