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February 26, 2026 - The Boy Who Swam 2.5 Miles to Save His Family
Episode 26: “The Boy Who Swam 2.5 Miles to Save His Family”Release Date: Wednesday, February 4, 2026In today’s episode of News Report with Aidan, Aidan tells the extraordinary true story of 13‑year‑old Austin Appelbee from Australia, who swam 2.5 miles through rough ocean waves to save his mother and younger siblings after their kayak and paddle boards were swept out to sea. The episode explains what happened, how Austin stayed calm, and how rescuers were able to save the entire family.Instead of the usual “Why It Matters” section, this episode includes a special Swimming 101 segment that…
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