Austin Appleby’s call helps save family after sea ordeal (Full Transcript)

A 13-year-old swam 4km in rough seas, called for help and requested a helicopter, leading to his family’s rescue after 8 hours offshore.

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[00:00:00] Speaker 1: Mum is out there with kids as well, is that right?

[00:00:02] Speaker 2: Yeah. And I don't know what their condition is right now, and I'm really scared.

[00:00:07] Speaker 1: That is the newly released emergency call made by 13-year-old Austin Appleby after the teen had just swum four kilometres, or 2.5 miles, in rough seas off the coast of Quindalup in Western Australia.

[00:00:19] Speaker 2: My name's Austin and I'm outside the beach. I have two siblings, Beau and Grace. Beau is 12 and Grace is eight. We went out on a kayak trip and a paddleboard trip and we got out to sea and we got lost out there. I think they're kilometres out in sea. I think we need a helicopter to go find them.

[00:00:44] Speaker 1: When conditions deteriorated, Austin's mother made the difficult decision to send her son off alone for help. Hours after leaving his family and running an additional two kilometres back to the hotel, Austin was able to retrieve his mother's phone and made the life-saving call.

[00:00:59] Speaker 2: I'm sitting on the beach right now and I also explained, I think I need an ambulance because I think I have hypothermia.

[00:01:06] Speaker 1: Thanks to his efforts, Austin's family were rescued after more than eight hours of clinging to a paddleboard. There's no bigger word to describe him other than proud. Like I can't, I'm speechless at his efforts. But at the same time, I knew he could do it.

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A 13-year-old boy, Austin Appleby, made an emergency call after swimming about four kilometres in rough seas off Quindalup, Western Australia, to get help for his mother and two siblings who were lost at sea on a kayak and paddleboard. After reaching shore and running back to a hotel to retrieve his mother’s phone, he reported they were kilometres offshore and requested a helicopter, also noting he likely had hypothermia and needed an ambulance. His actions led to the family being rescued after more than eight hours clinging to a paddleboard, prompting expressions of pride in his efforts.

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Teen’s emergency call after 4km swim leads to family rescue

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Key Takeaways

A 13-year-old swam about 4km in rough seas to seek help for his family lost offshore.
After reaching land, he ran to retrieve a phone and accurately relayed critical details to emergency services.
He requested aerial assistance and medical help for suspected hypothermia.
The family survived by clinging to a paddleboard for over eight hours until rescue.
The incident highlights preparedness, calm communication, and the dangers of deteriorating sea conditions.

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Positive: The tone is tense and fearful during the call, but ultimately uplifting and admiring as Austin’s bravery and quick thinking lead to a successful rescue and expressions of pride.

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