Aussie diver leaves Laos cave rescue
Australian diver Josh Richards has departed from the cave rescue operation in Laos after several days of efforts. He stated that the mission's requirements have changed, and his specific skills are no longer needed. The search for the two remaining missing miners continues with other team members still on site.
- ▪Josh Richards left the Laos cave rescue after several days of searching for missing miners.
- ▪Five of the seven people trapped in the cave have been rescued, with two still unaccounted for.
- ▪Richards indicated that the mission's focus has shifted, making his skills less relevant to the ongoing efforts.
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Australian diver Josh Richards leaves Laos cave rescueBy Josh BrineABC South East SATopic:Marine IncidentsWed 3 Jun 2026 at 3:34pmWed 3 Jun 2026 at 3:34pmWed 3 Jun 2026 at 3:34pmSouth Australian diver Josh Richards has left the rescue operation in Laos. (Supplied: Josh Richards)In short:Australian diver Josh Richards has left Laos, after several days spent trying to rescue miners missing in a cave.Mr Richards says the requirements of the mission have changed, and someone with his skill set is no longer needed.What's next?Efforts to find and retrieve two men believed to still be in the cave are ongoing, with some members of the international dive team staying back.abc.net.au/news/aussie-diver-josh-richards-leaves-laos-cave-rescue/106753288Link copiedShareShare articleThe Australian diver…
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