Heroic scuba diver who helped rescue Thai football team trapped in flooded cave dies aged 44
Canadian Erik Brown (pictured) and a team of professional divers captured the world's imagination in 2018 when they carried out a daring mission.
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- Primary source: Daily Mail
- Published: Sep 29, 2026, 12:22 PM UTC
- Coverage area: Disasters & Weather
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