Boy swims four hours through rough seas to save mother and siblings off Western Australia

2026-02-03 - 02:05

Teen swims 4km, two without a life jacket, to sound alarm which led to the discovery of his family Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast A 13-year-old boy saved his mother and two younger siblings on Friday evening, swimming four hours in fading light and rough conditions, after they were swept out to sea in South West Western Australia. The family were holidaying in Quindalup, 250km south of Perth, when strong winds pushed their inflatable paddleboards and kayak offshore from Geographe Bay. Continue reading...