‘We need a helicopter to go find them’: 13-year-old’s emergency call to save family stranded off WA coast revealed

Thirteen-year-old Austin Appelbee made an emergency call to Australian authorities after swimming approximately 4 kilometers in rough seas off the coast of Western Australia. He sought help for his mother and two siblings who were stranded after they became lost. Following his swim, Austin also ran 2 kilometers to reach assistance. In the emergency call, Austin expressed his fear and emphasized the need for a helicopter to locate his family. The incident highlights the boy's bravery and quick thinking in a dangerous situation to save his family.