A schoolboy who swam 4km back to shore to raise the alarm that his mother and siblings were stranded off WA’s coast, clinging to paddleboards.
Austin Appelbee awarded bravery medal for Quindalup swim that saved family
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- ABC News WA teenager Austin Appelbee awarded bravery medal for swim rescue
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7NEWS
Austin Appelbee awarded bravery medal for
heroicQuindalup swim that saved family 1 change
Headline check
Headline as published: Austin Appelbee awarded bravery medal for heroic Quindalup swim that saved family
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How calmly each outlet wrote it
| Outlet | Niral Score | Adjectives | Sourcing | Sentiment | Mood |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7NEWSas they published this story | 86.4 | 8 | 85 | 1.5 | 76.9 |
| ABC News | 87.1 | 11 | 52 | 0.2 | 72.4 |
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