Rick Stanton
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Richard William Stanton, MBE, GM (born 1961)[1] is a British civilian cave diver who specialises in rescues through the Cave Rescue Organisation and the British Cave Rescue Council. He has been called "one of the world's most accomplished cave-divers", "the face of British cave diving," and "the best cave diver in Europe". Stanton has lived in Coventry for many years, and was formerly a firefighter with the West Midlands Fire Service for 25 years prior to his retirement. In 2018 he played a leading role in the Tham Luang cave rescue and was awarded the George Medal in the Civilian Gallantry List.
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Born | Richard William Stanton 1961 (age 62ā63) Epping Forest, Essex, England |
Education | Aston University |
Occupation | Firefighter |
Known for | Cave diving, cave rescue |
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