Cave rescue Thailand: Two Australians will receive the prize

Two Australian divers who helped rescue 13 people from the flooded cave in Thailand will receive an award for civilians, said Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull.

He ensured that the prize was awarded to surgeon Richard Harris and veterinarian Craig Challen

He represents "all our Australian values," says Turnbull.

Dr. Harris was one of the last survivors to come out of the cave after participating in a three-day rescue operation to release the football team. and his coach last week.

Himself and Dr. Challen, two experienced divers, helped evacuate the boy from the cave.

"It's a heroic act, professionalism, discipline and extraordinary cooperation," Turnbull on local radio 3AW. He also congratulated all parties involved.

Immunities diplomati k

The Thai government praises Dr. Harris for his contributions as a very important physician in operation.

On Monday, they also badured Dr. Harris, Dr. Challen and other Australians with medical histories obtained diplomatic immunity if the operation failed.

"We are aware of the risks of this mission … to reach an agreement between the Thai government and Australia" Don Pramudwinai told Reuters news agency

Last week, Dr. Harris told reporters, "(There are) very scary moments, I must say, then very good results and finally excitement."

But the moment became "bitterly sweet" his father died shortly after the rescue was completed.

Nearly 45,000 people sign on the Internet the most prestigious award of courage in Australia, the Cross of Valor

Australians and other divers, including the former Thai sailor died during the summer. operation, have been hailed by the citizens of the world. .

The Wild Wild Boar team is in the cave for nine days with limited light and food. British divers found them on July 2nd.

The health status of boys aged 11 to 16 years and their coach improves at the hospital. They have to leave on Thursday (19/07).