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David James

‘I couldn’t feel how tired I was’: ‘Superhuman’ 13yo swims four hours through rough ocean to rescue family

Being suddenly swept out to sea must be a nightmare. One moment you’re enjoying yourself at the beach, the next you realize you’re caught in a current and no matter how much you struggle, the coast is getting further and further away.

Once you’re out in the open ocean, there’s essentially a countdown to your death, and even if helicopters and boats are actively searching for you, it’s like finding a needle in a haystack. This nightmare came true for the Appelbee family over the weekend.

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