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Aussie diver leaves Laos cave rescue

ABC Australia · Jun 3, 2026, 5:34 AM · Also reported by 4 other sources

Key takeaways

  • South Australian diver Josh Richards has left the rescue operation in Laos.
  • 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.

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South Australian diver Josh Richards has left the rescue operation in Laos. (Supplied: Josh Richards)

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.

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