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Emergency call released of boy who swam for hours to save family
Austin Appelbee swam 4 km and ran 2 km to call for help after his family was swept out to sea; authorities praised his bravery in a 10-hour rescue operation.
- Authorities released the audio of a 13-year-old boy's emergency call after Austin Appelbee, 13-year-old boy, and his family were swept out to sea off Western Australia's west coast while on an inflatable kayak and paddleboards.
- Facing a sinking kayak, Joanne Appelbee, 47, instructed her son to swim about 4km to shore and then run 2km to find a phone.
- He told the operator `I think I need an ambulance` and said he was `really scared` after identifying himself on the call and mentioning his siblings.
- A multi-agency search and rescue teams located the family clinging to a paddleboard at about 8.30pm, 10 hours after entering the water, and a volunteer marine rescue vessel brought them back to shore.
- Public release of the call included images showing the family in Gidgegannup, Australia, and with Ms Appelbee's permission, the Western Australia Police Force shared Austin's emergency call.
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‘We need a helicopter.’ Australian teen’s emergency call after swimming to rescue family released
Australian authorities have released a recording of the emergency call made by hero teen Austin Appelbee after he swam for hours in rough seas to get help for his family.
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