Tham Luang cave rescue
Tham Luang cave rescue was a globally watched event that took place in 2018, where a group of 12 boys and their football coach were rescued from the Tham Luang Nang Non cave in Chiang Rai Province, Thailand. The group, known as the Wild Boars, were trapped inside the cave system due to sudden monsoon flooding.
Background[edit]
The Wild Boars is a football team consisting of boys aged 11 to 16. On June 23, 2018, the team and their 25-year-old coach, Ekkapol Chantawong, decided to explore the Tham Luang Nang Non cave after their practice. However, heavy rain started to fall, flooding the cave and trapping them inside.
Rescue Operation[edit]
The rescue operation involved a multinational team, including Thai Navy SEALs, U.S. military personnel, British cave divers, and many other volunteers from around the world. The operation was a race against time as more rain was forecasted, and oxygen levels in the cave were falling.
The rescue operation was divided into three phases. The first phase involved supplying the group with food, water, and oxygen. The second phase was to teach the boys how to dive, and the third phase was the actual extraction.
Outcome[edit]
After a grueling 18-day ordeal, all 12 boys and their coach were successfully rescued from the cave on July 10, 2018. The rescue operation was hailed as a miracle and a testament to human resilience and international cooperation.
Aftermath[edit]
The Tham Luang cave rescue received worldwide attention and has since been the subject of numerous documentaries and films. The boys and their coach have made several public appearances to share their experiences and thank those involved in their rescue.
See also[edit]
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Doi Nang Non -
Police exploring cave opening at Doi Pha Mi -
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Water pumping near Tham Luang cave -
Thai rescue workers positioning a pipe for the pumping operation in the Tham Luang cave -
Saman Kunan
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Royal Letter of King Rama X to Tham Luang cave rescue (English version)
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