What is john volanthen?

John Volanthen is a British cave diver who gained international recognition for his involvement in the rescue of the Thai youth soccer team that was trapped in Tham Luang cave in 2018.

Volanthen has been involved in cave diving for over 25 years and has explored some of the most challenging underwater cave systems in the world. He is known for his expertise in technical diving and his calm demeanor under pressure.

In 2018, Volanthen, along with his diving partner Rick Stanton, played a key role in locating and rescuing the 12 boys and their coach who were stranded in the flooded cave in Thailand. Their efforts were instrumental in the successful extraction of the team, who had been trapped for over two weeks.

Volanthen has received numerous awards and honors for his bravery and skill in cave diving, including the George Medal from the British government. He continues to be actively involved in cave exploration and rescue missions around the world.