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Sailor Rescued 35 Miles Off Florida After Boat Takes Water
Community Heroes1d ago

Sailor Rescued 35 Miles Off Florida After Boat Takes Water

When a sailor's vessel started sinking far offshore, quick teamwork between the Coast Guard and a passing cargo ship brought him safely home. The dramatic rescue highlights how preparedness and cooperation save lives at sea.

Google News - Good Samaritan3 min read
Teen Surfer Rescues Child From Capsized Boat on GoPro
Community HeroesFeb 13

Teen Surfer Rescues Child From Capsized Boat on GoPro

A 14-year-old surfer jumped into action when a family's boat capsized in California waters, pulling a young boy onto his surfboard. His friend's GoPro camera caught every heroic moment.

Google: rescue saves2 min read
Teen Swims 4km to Save Family Stranded 14km at Sea
Community HeroesFeb 12

Teen Swims 4km to Save Family Stranded 14km at Sea

When rough ocean conditions dragged his family out to sea, 13-year-old Austin Appelbee swam 4 kilometers against the current to call for help. His heroic triple-zero call just saved three lives.

SBS Australia2 min read
Teen Who Failed Swim Class Saves Family After 4-Hour Ocean Swim
Community HeroesFeb 4

Teen Who Failed Swim Class Saves Family After 4-Hour Ocean Swim

A 13-year-old who couldn't pass his swimming test just weeks earlier swam four kilometers through rough seas to save his drowning family. Austin Appelbee's incredible rescue shows what humans can do when the people they love need them most.

ABC Australia2 min read
13-Year-Old Swims Hours to Save Family Swept Out to Sea
Community HeroesFeb 4

13-Year-Old Swims Hours to Save Family Swept Out to Sea

When powerful currents dragged his family into open water off the Australian coast, a brave teenager swam for hours to reach shore and alert rescuers. Thanks to his courage and endurance, everyone made it home safely.

Google: rescue saves2 min read
Teen Swims 4 Hours Through Ocean to Save His Family
Community HeroesFeb 3

Teen Swims 4 Hours Through Ocean to Save His Family

When rough seas swept a family out to sea off Australia's coast, 13-year-old Austin Appelbee became their only hope. He swam 2.5 miles through open ocean for four hours to reach shore and get help.

France 24 English2 min read
Tanker Crew Sails 110 Miles to Save Stranded Ocean Rower
Community HeroesJan 26

Tanker Crew Sails 110 Miles to Save Stranded Ocean Rower

A Belgian athlete competing in the world's toughest rowing race spent 24 hours clinging to a life raft in 15-foot seas before a tanker crew diverted their massive ship to pull him to safety. The dramatic Atlantic rescue shows how coordination between coast guards and commercial vessels saves lives at sea.

Google: rescue saves2 min read
Black Hawks Lift 13 Cars From Ocean After Aussie Floods
Community HeroesJan 22

Black Hawks Lift 13 Cars From Ocean After Aussie Floods

Emergency crews pulled off a dramatic ocean rescue operation, but instead of people, they winched flooded cars from the sea along Australia's Great Ocean Road. The ambitious effort protected one of the world's most beautiful coastlines from environmental damage.

ABC Australia2 min read