Thai cave rescue hero Dr Richard Harris appointed South Australia's Lieutenant Governor

The heroic doctor involved in the infamous Thai cave rescue has been named as South Australia's next Lieutenant Governor. Key points: Dr Richard Harris is named SA's new Lieutenant Governor Dr Harris was an integral part of the team that rescued a soccer team from a Thailand cave in 2018 He was named Australian of the Year for his efforts in 2019 South Australian anaesthetist Dr Richard Harris, who rose to fame after his involvement in the rescue of 12 children trapped in a cave in Thailand, will be sworn into the role next month. Dr Harris was described as an integral part of the rescue of a team of soccer players and their 25-year-old coach from a flooded cave in northern Thailand in 2018. In his new role, Dr Harris will serve as deputy to South Australia's Governor, Frances Adamson.