This mission had an epic dimension to it: International tunneling expert Arnold Dix

Australian High Commissioner to India, Philip Green was full of praise for the international tunnelling expert Arnold Dix, who played an instrumental role in the rescue of the 41 trapped workers in Uttarkashi. “We are enormously proud of him. He has played an important role in a vital rescue. It is a matter of joy for all of us that all 41 men are safe. It is a matter of great happiness that he was part of the effort to rescue them. We are all in your debt; you are a hero of this nation, a hero of Australia-India bilateral relations,” he stated. 

Dix also spoke on the occasion of being honoured for his valiant effort. “The toughest thing to do was to remain cool and not rush. This was the hardest mission I have done. I knew this area was most sacred for Hindus; there was no doubt that this mission had an epic dimension to it. 41 men are home safe and no one is injured. I feel honoured that India took me as honorary father for 41 children and to play a role in bringing them home. I have never in my career seen more wonderful coordination between the federal government, state government , rescue agency, military and volunteers,” he expressed.