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Boy Swims 4 Kilometers to Save Family

Austin Appelbee is 13 years old. His family was on kayaks and paddleboards.

Strong winds pushed their boats out to sea. Austin's kayak took on water.

He swam 4 kilometers over 4 hours to reach shore. He got help for rescuers. Rescuers found his mother and two siblings in Western Australia.

Klear Note Western Australia has strong ocean currents and winds.

Key Terms 3
kayaks
Small boats you move through water with a paddle.
paddleboards
Flat boards you stand on and push through water with a paddle.
Western Australia
A large state on the west side of Australia.
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