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Inside the Thai cave rescue: Richard Harris and Craig Challen

Yolanda Redrup
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When Richard Harris stepped off the plane in Thailand in July to help rescue the Wild Boars soccer team, he put the odds of survival at zero.

The Adelaide anaesthetist had been asked to help rescue the 12 boys and their soccer coach trapped in the Tham Luang caves but the risks were so high the doctor and his diving companion Craig Challen were granted diplomatic immunity.

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Yolanda Redrup is the editor of the AFR Rich List. She previously reported on technology, healthcare and Street Talk. Connect with Yolanda on Twitter. Email Yolanda at yolanda.redrup@afr.com

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