Connor Roe
| Connor Roe | |
|---|---|
| Born | |
| 🏳️ Nationality | United Kingdom |
| 💼 Occupation | |
| Known for | Cave diving, cave rescue |
Connor Roe is a British cave diver from Scotland and currently residing in Somerset. He became widely known for his leading role in the rescue of the school soccer team in the 2018 Tham Luang cave rescue. He is a Lance corporal in the British Army.
Caving and rescues[edit]
Rescues[edit]
In 2018, Roe helped rescue a youth soccer team in the Tham Luang cave rescue.[1] Poor visibility, cave debris, and cold temperatures were all obstacles to cave diving in the rescue of the team. Parts of the cave were so narrow that the children had to be pushed in front of the divers. At other times, the children were held close to the chest or held out to the side.[2]
Expeditions[edit]
Roe has been involved in expeditions to Huautla, Mexico exploring the Huautla Cave System.[3]
Awards and honours[edit]
In November 2018, Roe and five other members of the British cave rescue team were given the Pride of Britain 2018 award for "Outstanding Bravery" for the Tham Luang incident. The rescued children attended the award ceremony, in London.[4]
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ↑ "Connor Roe Thai Diver Visits School". Press and Journal. Retrieved 24 Dec 2018.
- ↑ "Update on the cave search and rescue operation in Tham Luang Nang Non Cave, Thailand" (Press release). British Cave Rescue Council. 2 July 2018.
- ↑ "Huautla Expeditions". BeyondtheSump. Retrieved 24 December 2018.
- ↑ "Displaying items by tag: 2018 - Pride of Britain Awards". Pride of Britain. Retrieved 6 November 2018.
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