‘Superhuman’ teen swims 4 hours to save family swept out to sea in Australia
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A 13-year-old boy in Quindalup, Western Australia, swam for four hours to save his family after they were swept out to sea while kayaking and paddleboarding. The boy swam 4 kilometers (2.5 miles) to shore to alert authorities after his mother and two younger siblings were carried away by strong currents. He initially swam with a life jacket but discarded it halfway through to improve his speed. Marine rescue volunteers located the mother and siblings clinging to a paddleboard in the open ocean. Authorities praised the teenager's courage and determination, stating that his actions were crucial in saving his family's lives.
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