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Infographic from Rafa Estrada, Channel News Asia Thai-language local reports confirm that all 12 of the soccer players and their coach are out of the
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Unbelievably complicated heart-stopping rescue. Kudos.
Sometimes the world can forget their differences and pull together.

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They did incredible! Long live mutual help!

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Endurance, strength and faith in one another achieved no matter what creed, language or religion.

Lest we forget:

Our condolences to the family of Saman Gunan, the Thai ex-Navy diver who tragically died while on a re-supply mission in the cave to save the stranded..

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Thank you for passing this on, Woody. It’s the first news I got of it this morning, not yet having turned on the television.

It’s good news, though forever sad that a Thai Navy diver died trying to save them.

-Noel

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I would hope that this diver knew that what he was doing made a difference for the trapped, and that he was making a difference, part of the success of the rescue, and doing what he loved, right up until his passing… may the rest of us be so blessed… and his family and friends comforted in their time of loss.

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I, for one, will never forget Saman Gunan, the Thai ex-Navy diver who tragically died while on a re-supply mission in the cave to save the stranded. Saman lead a remarkable life. Saman obviously had great courage and compassion for others. If he did not, then he would have not have risked and subsequently lost his life in his endeavor to rescue these children.

I hope that everyone takes the time to Google and read about Saman Gunan so that you all can carry the memory of who he was, as a person, forward and within your hearts and souls. Humanity lost a good man who exhibited great courage. Let us all not forget him.

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Saman Gunan, truly a courageous, selfless human. What we need in this world during these unsettling times. Bravo and RIP. Kudos to the coach and kids on the soccer team for their courage and tenacity.

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A lot of good, brave men and women deserves a medal!

Fantastic job!

And a lesson for the rest of us… don’t take fun too lightly. Think and tread careful, we always live on the edge.

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Good news!  Amazing rescue!  Cave divers are a unique breed.  That is not normal to want to go down there with zero visibility, strong currents, and two foot wide passages.  Yikes!

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Thats the weirdest cave-incident I have ever heard in my entire life!!!
and the irony of happening during Russia world cup…
ppl and animals fall into caves all the time in asia
and there are always heart-warming (or not) reports thereafter
but an entire team of junior player and PLUS coach???
Why are they even near the cave in the first place??? Why did the waters get suddenly that deep?
Why did some run and escape in the opposite direction? Is not like they are tied together?
and appearantly none can swim
sorry thai kids that cant swim???? ask woody
Anyway… such things are left for the the mystery of destiny
the chinese are quick to arrive to help…
its on China national news all wk now… way before dear elon
so now all the boys gonna be Thai navy new recruite

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Thats wonderful. Thank whatever God you pray to.

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The remaining rescue team members are all out now as well.

Unbelievable that the children and coach should all have been alive when they were found, let alone that they could be safely brought out. A massive congrats to all involved, and although the coach will doubtless face some tough questions as to how they got into that situation in the first place, I hope he’ll also get a lot of praise for keeping the boys alive and in good spirits until help came many days later.

Heart-felt condolences to the family, colleagues and friends of the rescue team member who didn’t make it.

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Awesome news caught that this morning on the old news feed, I was amazed at the resilience and courage they managed to display in the face of adversity even managing a “smile and a Wai” when they were first found. My heartfelt condolences must go out to the family of the former Thai Navy seal whose selfless sacrifice to rescue those kids is a true testament of kindness and self sacrifice that is the epitome of the people of the Kingdom of Siam. Excellent Job to all concerned and once again a great result.

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There were 2 miracles today. 12 boys and their coach were saved from a life threatening event. And suddenly there was no countries, and a brotherhood of man came together to help. (Thank you John Lennon)

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This has re-enforced our hope and belief in humanity. Nice………. LT.

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FIFA has invited the boys to the World Cup Final.

Alas they probably won’t be able to attend, but that would have been quite an experience for them. Just imagine a stadium with +70.000 spectators giving them a standing applause…!

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Nice gesture by FIFA. Now for an airline to charter a private flight and a hotel to accommodate them. Hopefully they will make a quick recovery so that this could become reality.

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I have no doubt every airline and hotel chain in existence would offer to step up to the plate and provide anything necessary free of charge to this team but unfortunately the last I heard they’re all going to be under quarantine for a while and unable to attend.

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Wonderful news. At the same time, the boys are not entirely out of danger yet. Now they are in quarantine and being tested from infections they might have contracted, because, it turns out, caves in the tropics tend to be full of all sorts of germs that can cause extremely unpleasant and potentially lethal illnesses:

http://www.bbc.com/future/story/20180710-thai-cave-the-dangerous-diseases-you-can-catch-in-caves

Let’s us hope they are not in any serious danger and don’t have to be separated for much longer from their families.

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