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Tham Luang Cave is a karst limestone cave system located in Chiang Rai Province in northern Thailand. The cave extends several kilometers into a mountain and is subject to seasonal flooding during the monsoon season. It became the focus of an international rescue effort in June and July 2018, when twelve members of a youth football team and their coach were trapped inside by rising waters and were successfully extracted after eighteen days.
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What happened at Tham Luang Cave in 2018?
In June and July 2018, 12 members of a Thai youth football team called the Wild Boars and their assistant coach were trapped inside Tham Luang Cave by rapidly rising floodwaters. The group survived underground for 18 days before being rescued in a massive international operation.
How were the Thai cave boys rescued from Tham Luang?
The rescue involved an international team of expert cave divers, including British divers Rick Stanton and John Volanthen who first located the group deep inside the cave. The boys were sedated and extracted one at a time through flooded passages over a multi-day operation led by Thai Navy SEALs.
Did anyone die during the Tham Luang Cave rescue?
Yes, Saman Kunan, a former Thai Navy SEAL volunteering in the rescue effort, died from lack of oxygen while placing air tanks along the escape route. His death during the rescue preparations underscored the extreme danger of the operation.
Where is Tham Luang Cave located in Thailand?
Tham Luang Nang Non cave system is located in Chiang Rai Province in northern Thailand, near the border with Myanmar. The cave is part of the Doi Nang Non mountain range and was known to be prone to seasonal flooding.
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