Grace Appelbee

Grace Appelbee is an eight-year-old Australian girl who was recently involved in a near-drowning incident. The Appelbee family, including Grace, her mother Joanne, and her brothers Austin (13) and Beau (12), were swept out to sea while on holiday. The incident gained widespread attention after Austin swam approximately 2.5 miles for several hours to seek help. Joanne Appelbee made the difficult decision to send Austin, believing he was the strongest swimmer. Austin's heroic efforts led to the rescue of his family, including Grace, who had spent up to ten hours in the water. The story highlights Austin's bravery and determination, as well as the family's ordeal and eventual rescue.