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Aussie diver leaves Laos cave rescue
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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