A 13-year-old boy, Austin Appelbee, swam 4 km to shore after his family was swept out to sea in Geographe Bay while kayaking and paddleboarding.
Austin attempted to kayak back for help but swam when his kayak capsized, taking approximately four hours to reach land.
The family was rescued 14 km offshore by marine rescue volunteers after the boy provided a detailed description of their equipment.
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