Austin Appelbee
Austin Appelbee, a 13-year-old boy, gained national attention for his extraordinary bravery after he swam four kilometers to shore to rescue his family who had become stranded in rough ocean conditions off the coast of Western Australia. Despite facing treacherous waves and exhausting conditions, Austin's determination and courage led to the successful alerting of authorities, ultimately saving his mother and siblings from a potentially tragic fate.
Born on Jan 01, 2010 (16 years old)
Global Media Ratings
Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | 1 | 9.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 38,005,238 | 35,552 | $1,700,000 | 1,590$ |
| Jamaica | 1 | 9.00 | 0.11% | +0% | 2,961,167 | 3,147 | $15,000 | 16$ |
| Panama | 1 | 9.00 | 0.10% | +0% | 4,314,768 | 4,306 | $76,000 | 76$ |
| Portugal | 1 | 9.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 10,196,709 | 9,450 | $240,000 | 222$ |
| Luxembourg | 1 | 9.00 | 0.11% | +0% | 625,978 | 669 | $73,000 | 78$ |
| Australia | 1 | 9.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 25,499,884 | 23,832 | $1,380,000 | 1,290$ |
| Ireland | 1 | 9.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 5,030,000 | 4,688 | $5,100 | 5$ |
| Totals | 7 | 86,633,744 | 81,644 | $3,489,100 | 3,277$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
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Portugal:
Austin Appelbee swam for four hours to alert rescuers and save his mother and two siblings who were adrift at sea.
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Jamaica:
Austin Appelbee swam about 4 kilometers to shore to raise the alarm for his mother and siblings who were swept out to sea.
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Panama:
Austin Appelbee swam for four hours to save his family after their kayak was swept away by a storm.
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Ireland:
Austin Appelbee swam for four hours to save his mother and siblings after they were swept out to sea.
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Canada:
Austin Appelbee is credited with saving the lives of his mother and two younger siblings with an hourslong swim after the family was swept out to sea.
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Luxembourg:
Austin Appelbee swam for four hours in the Indian Ocean to save his mother and two younger siblings from drowning.
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Australia:
Austin Appelbee, 13, swam four kilometres to shore to alert authorities for his family's rescue.
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