'Brave' boy, 13, swims 4km to save family stranded off Australia coast

A 13-year-old boy swam 4km to shore in Geographe Bay, Western Australia, to rescue his mother and two siblings who were swept out to sea on Friday. Strong winds pushed the family, who were paddleboarding and kayaking, approximately 14km offshore. The boy initially attempted to paddle back for help but had to swim the remaining distance. He alerted authorities around 18:00 local time, prompting a search and rescue operation. A rescue helicopter located the mother, 12-year-old brother, and 8-year-old sister clinging to a paddleboard, and they were subsequently rescued by a marine vessel. All family members were wearing life jackets, and after being assessed at a hospital, they were discharged.