'Amazing miracle' Thai boys are back with families, says Ennis based diver

Jim Warny is back on Irish soil after taking part in the cave rescue in Thailand.

Update 1.40pm: The Ennis based caver who took part in the heroic rescue of 12 Thai boys and their soccer coach today said it was an “amazing miracle” that the boys were rescued and are now back with their families.

At Shannon airport this morning, Belgian national Jim Warny received a hero’s welcome at the airport after a crowd of around 100 people applauded and cheered as he came through the doors at the arrivals hall.