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,Our employers have been very understanding throughout the entire process for which we're really grateful.
Cave divers Rick Stanton MBE and John Volanthen, along with
,It soon became clear that Rick Stanton and John Volanthen would need to augment the cave diving team, and expedition cave divers
,"For services to cave diving overseas"
,,It's incredible to be recognised in such a way and all of us on the team are extremely appreciative of all the support that we've received from family, friends, cavers, divers, colleagues and strangers alike. Josh Bratchley
"For gallantry of a high order in the rescue of 12 junior footballers and their coach, trapped in a cave in Thailand"
,,Behind every one of the cave divers being honoured is a supporting cast of family, friends, rescue volunteers and employers. The support and help from all these people made it possible for us to complete a successful rescue.
"For gallantry of a high order in the rescue of 12 junior footballers and their coach, trapped in a cave in Thailand"
,,Thank you to everyone for the amazing support we had both during and following the rescue. Jason Mallinson
"For services to cave diving overseas"
,,I feel very privileged to receive this honour. I simply did my part within an outstanding team that pulled together to change these boys lives. Connor Roe
"For demonstrating exceptional bravery - putting [himself] in danger to protect others"
,,Rick is the quiet man who quietly and continuously, with incredible determination, starts at A and gets to Z, and achieves things. Nothing stands in his way. He is one of those individuals who is going to get there.
"For services to cave diving overseas"
,,This was a TEAM effort and I'm very honoured to be recognised with an MBE, particularly as you don't go into a major rescue expecting such a positive outcome for those in trouble. For me saving the kids is the icing on the cake.
"For demonstrating exceptional bravery - putting [himself] in danger to protect others"
,, Read moreIt is an honour to have been recognised for my actions during the Tham Luang cave rescue, however success was achieved by a large team from the UK, Thailand and many other nations.
Alan was a friendly colleague who loved being outside and talking to anyone. As a child he developed the skill of always finding something of common interest to discuss with anyone he met and he carried this through into his adult life.
,He was awarded the MBE medal by fellow scuba diver, HRH Prince Charles in rec
Read moreThe news was not a surprise to EUROTEK delegates, because attendees heard that the CE certification was due before Christmas 2018.
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, Read moreThe British Cave Rescue Council is a co-ordinating body for voluntary underground rescues in the British I
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Noted alumni of this USA based non-profit include the following accomplished and renowned female divers:
,Twila Bratcher-Critchlow (1911-2006)
Diving Pioneer, Philanthropist, Malacologist
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We covered this story in several reports.
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The Battle of Amiens or the Third Battle of Picardy had just commenced (8 August 1918). This Allied attack would later became known as the ‘Hundred Days Offensive’ and this action ultimately led to the end of the First World War.
Read moreJosh Bratchley, Mike Clayton, Chris Jewel, Gary Mitchell, Connor Roe, Rick Stanton and Jim Warny flew in overnight.
Read moreAlthough rain has started to fall at the cave site, the conditions have not significantly changed yet, therefore the principles of the rescue followed the same format as yesterday.
,Ivan Karadizic, a Danish diving instructor, was on holiday in Thailand when he heard the news of 12 boys and their coach were trapped in a flooded cave. He set off to help with the rescue.
, ,I cannot understand how cool these small kids are, you know? Thinking about how they've been been kept in a small cave for two weeks, they haven't seen their mums."
Read moreIncredibly strong kids. Unbelievable almost
At present there are mainstream media reports that four boys have been successfully brought out of the cave at around 13.00 BST (19.00 Thai time) today, Sunday 8 July 2018. The children are now at Chiang Rai hospital.
Read moreLate last night a press conference was held at the entrance of the cave by the Governor of Chiang Rai Province, Narongsak Osottanakorn.
Read moreSaman Gunan, 38 had been working as a security officer at Suvarnabhumi airport before he volunteered to take part in rescue efforts in northern Thailand.
, ,As shown in the above report from the BBC, the mainstream media are consistently talking and writing about "oxygen tanks" when we know in the main, scuba diving cylinders contain compressed air.
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