Navigation for Nine To Noon

Craig Challen & Richard Harris

An inside account  by the two Australian medics and cavers at the heart of the Thai cave rescue.

photo by Heather Endall

At the top of the steep slope in chamber 9, the boys await their turn to escape the cave

The boy being rescued is asleep, his full face mask is on. photo by Richard Harris

Only their lights can be see. On the slope is Dr Pak and a Navy SEAL

Richard Harris (Harry) giving the rescue team a lesson in Anaesthesia 101

A syringe used to anaesthetise the boys and coach in order to safely perform the rescue. photo by Josh Morris

Craig accompanied by Thai medical staff.

Harry meeting young Titan in hospital after the rescue

Craig with one of the older boys

Harry greeting coach Ekk in hospital

Nine months after the rescue, Craig and Harry visit six of the Wild Boars boys and Coach Ekk at a temple in Thailand.

A previous diving expedition Richard Harris and Craig Challen. photo by Heather Endall

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