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Praise for inspirational boy who saved family from drowning

Praise for inspirational boy who saved family from drowning
BBC Northern Ireland Tuesday 19 May 2026, 16:01 UTC 1 min read
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The 13-year-old Australian boy who swam for hours to get help for his family after they were swept out to sea in Australia has met with the Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin earlier today.

The 13-year-old Australian boy who swam for hours to get help for his family after they were swept out to sea in Australia has met with the Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin earlier today.
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