Beau Appelbee

Beau Appelbee is a 12-year-old Australian boy who was recently involved in a near-drowning incident with his family. The Appelbee family, including Beau, his mother Joanne, his 13-year-old brother Austin, and his 8-year-old sister Grace, were swept out to sea while on holiday. Beau is newsworthy because his 13-year-old brother, Austin, made the courageous decision to swim approximately 2.5 miles for several hours to seek help after their mother determined he was the strongest swimmer. Austin's actions are credited by police with saving the lives of his mother and siblings, including Beau, who spent up to 10 hours in the water. The incident highlights the family's ordeal and Austin's bravery, making Beau part of a significant survival story.