Historical Events tagged with "thailand navy"

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Accidents & Tragedies

Thai Cave Rescue of Boys' Soccer Team

June 23rd, 2018 6 years ago

Twelve boys and their assistant coach became trapped in Tham Luang Nang Non cave in Thailand due to sudden flooding. Their absence was noted when the team failed to return from a practice game on June 23. As rescue efforts began immediately, the Thai authorities and volunteers rallied to locate the team. After extensive searching, the boys were found alive after nine days, leading to a complex and dangerous rescue mission involving divers, Navy SEALs, and international support that spanned over two weeks, culminating in all members being safely extracted.

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