THE boy saved from a sandy trench in Jandabup last November was reunited with his rescuers on Friday.
Riley Stiles was at Government House to see them receive a meritorious service award at the annual St John Ambulance Community Hero Awards.
Receiving the award were Joel Moore, Steve Beaton, Darryl Payne, Matthew Greenfield, Chris Gleisinger, Shaun Nicolls, William Hogan, Lisa Richardson and Mark Vowles.
Get in front of tomorrow's news for FREE
Journalism for the curious Australian across politics, business, culture and opinion.
READ NOWRiley was trapped in a sandy trench as his rescuers worked for four hours to shore up the walls and pull him to safety.
MORE: Yacht Club mourning death of sailors who died during club’s Bunbury and Return Ocean Race
MORE: Wright breaks Rottnest Channel Swim record
MORE: US supermarket giant Costco headed to WA
MORE: Rocks and objects thrown at police during out of control gathering in Warnbro