All members of the "Wild Boars" football team (Source: The Guardian)Hanoi (VNA) – All members of the teenage soccer team rescuedfrom a flooded cave in Thailand and rescuers are in good health but they needto be monitored for about two weeks, local health officials said.
The team’s members lost an average of two kilogrammes after almost 20days trapped in the flooded Tham Luang cave but they showed no signs of stress,Thongchai Lertwilairatanapong, a public health inspector, told a press conferencein Chiang Rai city where the team is recovering.
Two of the first group had a lung infection, Thongchai said, adding thatthey would need medicine for seven days.
The boys were in isolation in the hospital to prevent infections byoutsiders. But family members have seen at least some of the boys from behind aglass barrier, and after a period of time with no problems, the family memberswould be allowed closer while dressed in sterilized clothing.
Health officials have also previously said the boys would get a mentalhealth evaluation, to address any problems caused by their ordeal. Outsideexperts have said the group identity of the soccer teammates and their youthwould aid their ability to recover.
The 12 boys, who are members of the “Wild Boars” football team, agedbetween 11 and 16 years, had been exploring the cave with their 25 year-old coachon June 23, when heavy seasonal rains flooded the cave's entrance, forcing thegroup to go further and further into the labyrinth of tunnels in search ofhigher ground.
They were found alive on July 2 after 10 days of being trapped in theflooded cave complex.
A team of 90 divers, including 50 from foreign countries, participatedin the rescue efforts which ended successfully on July 10, with all the membersand their coach brought out safely from the cave.
However, a former navy SEAL, Saman Kunan, died on July 6 while replenishingair tanks inside the cave.-VNA
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