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13-Year-Old's Daring Ocean Swim Saves Family

March 17, 2026

A 13-year-old boy swam more than two miles through rough ocean conditions off Quindalup, Western Australia, after his family was swept out to sea during an afternoon of kayaking and paddleboarding. His determination triggered a dramatic multi-agency rescue involving local police and a rescue helicopter, ultimately saving his mother and siblings.