![]() ![]() But authorities said other options are also on the table, including drilling a hole through the cave and pulling them out.Įach evening at 1830 UTC, DW's editors send out a selection of the day's hard news and quality feature journalism. "(We are) preparing to send additional food to sustain them for at least four months, and to train all 13 to dive while continuing to drain the water," Navy Captain Anand Surawan said. Suggestions have included teaching the boys how to dive, and waiting until the waters subside. The boys had moved 400 meters further in as the ledge had become covered by water. Doctors said the boys had only slight injuries.Īs the monsoon rains begin, water is being pumped out of the caves and a plan is being developed to bring them to safety. They had hoped to find the team on an elevated ledge called Pattaya Beach. They went missing in the cave, which is a local tourist spot, when flooding trapped them inside on June 23.Īttempts by divers to find the missing team were continually hampered by rising water that has filled sections of the cave and forced them to withdraw for safety reasons. The boys, aged 11 to 16, and their 25-year-old coach went into a cave to celebrate a birthday. we all wish the team a safe and speedy recovery." The prime minister's office highlighted "the tremendous efforts of all international units that have come to assist the Thai authorities in rescuing the youth football team that is stuck in the caves in Chiang Rai. ![]() Thai Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha thanked international experts and rescuers who helped find the boys. Rescuers worked for days to find the boys Image: picture-alliance/AP Photo/Tham Luang Rescue Operation Center Chiang Rai's deputy governor said authorities prefer the diving option.
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