John Volanthen

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John Volanthen



John Volanthen began caving with the scouts at the age of 14 and is now a world record-holding British cave diver who has been at the forefront of underground rescue and exploration for over twenty years. Best known as the first diver to locate and contact the missing youth Thai soccer team with his diving partner Rick Stanton, he also planned and participated in the children's rescue, carrying three children to safety. John has been involved in search, rescue and recovery operations as well as mapping caves worldwide. His many awards include the British and Commonwealth George Medal, Royal Humane Society Bronze medal and Scientific Exploration Society Pioneer with Purpose. With a background in medical electronics, John has invented underwa ...more

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“Because of his Aussie accent, Harry’s jokes were landing well. ‘You’ve got John taking you”
― John Volanthen, Thirteen Lessons that Saved Thirteen Lives: The Thai Cave Rescue
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