«Breaking News» Mum of Essex diver who helped save Thai football team from flooded cave hits out after honours snub

The mother of a British diver who helped rescue schoolboys stuck in a flooded Thai cave is disappointed he's been snubbed in the Queen's New Year's Honours.

Tim Acton, 39, was involved in the incredible operation in June when 12 players from a youth football team called the Wild Boars and their coach got stuck in a cave system in Tham Luang for 17 days.

Expert diver Mr Acton, who has lived in the country for more than a decade and runs a hotel there but is originally from Wrabness, Essex, was contacted by colleagues in the Thai Navy Seals to help out.

Left out: British diver Tim Acton, 39, has been left out of the Queen's New Year's honours list. Here, he's pictured with his ten-year-old daughter Millie and wife Tuk, 42

Mr Acton, pictured diving with his family, was involved in the incredible rescue of 12 schoolboys

He helped carry oxygen tanks and stretcher in and out of the cave system.

The operation was one of the most complicated ever carried out because of the complexity of the cave and the fact many of the boys couldn't swim.

But while other Brits involved in the rescue received MBEs, the George Medal for bravery and the Queen's Gallantry Medal, Mr Acton has missed out on honours.

Mr Acton (with his daughter) helped carry oxygen tanks and stretchers in and out of the caves

His mother Lynne said: 'I think it is awful. I know he didn't do it for recognition or reward but when you see everyone else get honoured it just feels wrong.

'Those boys became the world's children and everyone was hoping and praying they were safe. We were so proud Tim became involved.'

Mr Acton received a letter of commendation from the Thai Government acknowledging his efforts.

He also accompanied Spanish friend Juan Fernando Raigal to Madrid who was given the Gold Cross of the Civil Order of Solidarity for his work in the caves.

Mrs Acton added: 'It seems like the Spanish government can get it right. Everybody else seems to have been thanked.

The emaciated boys were found inside the cave after being trapped for more than two weeks

'I would hope it is just an administrative error which has come about because he was from outside the British association and got involved because of his work with the Thai Navy Seals.'

Since the summer, Mr Acton has had to have major knee surgery after aggravating an injury in the caves and has helped raise money in memory of Saman Kunan - a retired Navy Sealman who suffocated during the rescue attempt.

Mrs Acton said: 'It was a major surgery and since then the issues have been ongoing and he has helped raise a lot of money.' 

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