A man left his dead parents and swam through shark infested water following a horrific fishing accident.
Ryan Oostryck made the daring escape after the boat he was on with his mum Jan and dad Bob capsized.
Along with his girlfriend Anastasia, Ryan swam 3km to the coast through Australia's famously shark infested waters.
The group had only set off from the tourist town of Coral Bay an hour before waves knocked the 6.1m boat over.
Bob and Jan, who were in their 70s, were knocked unconscious and trapped underwater by the boat, ABC reported.
"Our family is devastated and heartbroken at the loss of our beloved Bob and Jan Oostryck," a statement from the family said.
"Bob and Jan were incredible people, full of life and they were doing what they loved in a place they loved.
"We are so proud of Ryan and Galina and words can't explain how grateful everyone is to have them back safely.
"The family is hurting deeply and we ask for the media to respect our privacy at this difficult time."
Ryan and Anastasia tried to resuscitate the Bob and Jan for half an hour before swimming back to shore.
They secured the couple to the boat, grabbed two life jackets and swam four hours to shore.
They then walked for two-and-a-half hours until they reached some campers on the beach.
According to News.com.au Pilbara District Acting Superintendent Mark Flesken said: “The younger couple made it to the surface.
“Shortly afterwards the couple in their 70s came to surface but unfortunately at that point in time it appeared they had passed away."
He noted that the waves swam to shore through were big enough to have knocked the boat over.
One friend wrote on Facebook : “RIP together, may your days now be to look over other fishing buddies.
“Our deepest sympathy to Ryan and Anastasia who were also on the boat. I cannot imagine the pain you are in right now.”
