Bravery of Thai cave rescuers honoured

July 24, 2018 : At Government House Canberra, Cave diving mates Richard Harris and Craig Challen, along with seven other Australian heroes, have been honoured with the Order of Australia for their efforts in rescuing 12 boys and their soccer coach from deep inside a flooded Thai cave. Governor-General Sir Peter Cosgrove also presented the nine with bravery medals and Australia's highest civilian honour during a ceremony. Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull described the nine men as heroes. Bravery medals were awarded to Chief Petty Officer Troy Eather, Acting Station Sergeant Robert James, Leading Senior Constable Kelly Boers, Detective Leading Senior Constable Benjamin Cox, First Constable Matthew Fitzgerald, Senior Constable Justin Bateman and Detective Leading Senior Constable Chris Markcrow. "We could not have better ambassadors showing the best of our Australian values than you," The Prime Minister said. (AAP Video/Marc Tewksbury)