Cave rescuer considers legal action after ‘paedo’ tweet

A British expat who helped with the rescue of 12 schoolboys trapped in a cave in Thailand is considering legal action against billionaire Elon Musk for a tweet apparently labelling him a paedophile.

The comment came amid a spat between Mr Musk and Vern Unsworth, who was part of the rescue operation.

Mr Unsworth had experience of the caves where the boys became stuck. When Mr Musk offered his help, posting videos online demonstrating how “a tiny, kid-size submarine” could be used to save those stranded, Mr Unsworth branded it a “PR stunt”. In a now-deleted tweet, Mr Musk said he would make a video of his mini-submarine going into the caves, adding: “Sorry pedo guy, you really did ask for it”.

Responding to the tweet, Mr Unsworth said: “It’s not finished. I believe he has called me a paedophile.” Asked if he would consider legal action, Mr Unsworth said: “Yes.”