13 Trapped In A Thai Cave: The True Story of the Heroic Search and Rescue

In life-threatening situations, some men are willing to risk their lives to save others. Here is the unbelievable but true story about the rescue mission to save a group of helpless Thai boys from a flooded underground cave.

A Terrifying Fate

The world has watched in horror and awe as 12 young schoolboys as their coach were recently stranded in a flooded cave in Thailand. The historic rescue mission to return the group to safety has made world headlines, with a flood of concern and support for the young boys and their harrowing experience.

A Life-Changing Choice

The twelve boys are between the ages of 11 and 16. The children are members of the Moo Pa or ‘Wild Boar’ soccer team. Joined by their assistant coach, Ekkapol Chantawong, the team is reported to have attempted to hike to Tham Luang Cave in northern Thailand.

An Unlikely Downpour

Following their soccer practice on June 23, the team headed to the cave for a supposedly five-hour-long hike. After 4 and a half hours, the boys had reached their destination. Once the team journeyed into the large cave, heavy torrential rains began to fall, blocking the exit and filling the cave’s chambers with water.

A Gut Feeling

Nopparat Kathawong, the 37-year-old head coach of the Wild Boars, knew of the other coach’s plans to take the team to the cave. He trusted his colleague but when the team had not returned home at 7pm that night, the coach began to fear the worst.