An ‘amazing feat’: how was 13-year-old Austin Appelbee able to swim for four hours to save his family?
- Posted on February 4, 2026
- By The Guardian
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An ‘amazing feat’: how was 13-year-old Austin Appelbee able to swim for four hours to save his family?
Saltwater, survival backstroke and sheer mind over matter may have helped the teenager save his family, experts say
