Irish gran brought to tears in emotional reunion with hero grandson, 13, who swam 4hrs to save family swept out to sea
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May 1, 2026
AN Irish grandmother was brought to tears after an emotional reunion with her heroic grandson on The Late Late Show tonight. Austin Appelbee, 13, swam across 4km of shark-infested waters after strong winds pushed him and his family’s inflatable paddleboards and kayak offshore at Quindalup, in south-western Australia earlier this year. The brave teenager first tried to paddle...
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