Thai cave rescue: how young coach kept 12 boys calm and safe

Ekaphol Chanthawong, 25, hailed as hero despite initial criticism for leading group into danger

Ekaphol Chanthawong, Thai cave rescue, Thailand
Ekaphol Chanthawong trained to be a monk
(Image credit: Twitter)

All 12 of the boys rescued from a cave in Thailand “took care of themselves well” during their two weeks trapped underground, according to medical officers.

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