Teen Hero Swims 4 Hours to Save Family in Australia; Noida System Fails to Save Yuvraj

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News18•04-02-2026, 15:50
Teen Hero Swims 4 Hours to Save Family in Australia; Noida System Fails to Save Yuvraj
- •13-year-old Austin Appleby swam for 4 hours in freezing Geographe Bay, Western Australia, to save his family from drowning after strong winds pushed them offshore.
- •Austin, on vacation with his mother Joan, brother Beau, and sister Grace, paddled his kayak, then swam to shore, covering 2 kilometers on foot to find help.
- •He informed the rescue team around 6 PM, providing the exact location, leading to his family's rescue by helicopter and boats within an hour.
- •In contrast, the 'system' in Noida failed to save Yuvraj, who died of cardiac arrest after being trapped in icy water for two hours, despite police, fire, and SDRF teams being present.
- •Austin's act of bravery, including removing his life jacket to swim faster, highlighted a stark contrast with the alleged lack of equipment and divers in the Noida incident.
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