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At least two of a group of boys trapped inside a cave in northern Thailand for two weeks have been successfully brought out, the BBC reported a short while ago.

Rescuers decided to go ahead with the hazardous operation on Sunday because of fears of rising waters.

Divers are guiding the 12 boys and their coach through darkness and submerged passageways towards the mouth of the Tham Luang cave system.

They are being rescued in groups. It is unclear how long the mission will take.

The boys, aged between 11 and 17, have been trapped with their coach since 23 June


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  • Vipn B Sunday, 08 July 2018 06:19 PM

    Hats-off to those brave heroes who risk their lives to save another's'. You uphold the true spirit of humanity and an example to all.

    C.K.Lankaputhra Sunday, 08 July 2018 06:20 PM

    Great. Great is not the word.

    Saman Sunday, 08 July 2018 06:24 PM

    All will be fine. Latest is 6 of them are out. Wonderful effort by the rescuers. World has come together to save them. Hopefully no more casualties plz.

    Nihal Amarasekera Sunday, 08 July 2018 07:02 PM

    Great, now for the balance. God Bless!

    Rohan Sunday, 08 July 2018 07:56 PM

    Congratulations to the Thailand’s civil and military team that quickly trained the small boys how to swim and dive,before taking this enormous risk and bringing them out which involve continuos diving for hours in total darkness through the water passage which at places is less than one metre in height. These Thai rescue guys should be recognised by the UN. But the West can’t stomach the limelight going to non whites, so soon the Western press would begin “STORIES” that it was the Western divers who actually rescued the boys.

    Scooby Doo Monday, 09 July 2018 09:31 AM

    Its always good to appreciate people when they do a good thing no matter whether they are from West or East. Actually Divers from US and Britain joined to help them. Check their first video,in that the soldier speaks in English and the boys seems not that familiar with English. Anyway Hats Off for everyone who helped them and proved that still humanity exists in this beautiful Planet.

    Silly Point Monday, 09 July 2018 11:39 AM

    Actually out of the thirteen divers who were directly involved in yesterday’s rescue, eight were Australians.

    Ceylon Sunday, 08 July 2018 08:45 PM

    Excellent job.international volunteers spirit of helping strangers by totaly risking their own lives is notable here.allready foriegn volunteer diver died during this effort so far.no words to thank you.

    Jayamini Perera Sunday, 08 July 2018 09:09 PM

    Rest in peace the soul of the Thai navy seal diver who sacrificed his life, Aameen.

    hemanthadayaratne Sunday, 08 July 2018 10:24 PM

    Great. My salute to those who dared to save innocent lives.

    Buvaneka Monday, 09 July 2018 08:29 AM

    We hope and pray that all will be saved


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