Teen Swims Hours to Save Family Lost at Sea
In a remarkable act of bravery, a 13-year-old boy swam 4 kilometers through rough seas to raise the alarm after his mother and two siblings were swept offshore near Quindalup, Western Australia. His determined four-hour swim, even after discarding his life jacket, ultimately led to the successful rescue of his family, who were found clinging to a paddleboard 14 kilometers from shore. The rescue effort involved multiple agencies, with the boy’s detailed descriptions proving invaluable in their swift recovery. Both the boy and his mother were commended for their incredible resilience and courage.
John Q. Hosedrinker