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The Way This Football Coach Kept 12 Boys, Trapped In A Thai Cave, Alive For 18 Days Goes Viral
A few weeks ago heartbreaking story captured everyone’s attention. In Thailand 12 boys, aged between 11 and 16, and their 25-year-old coach went missing. After the boys’ bikes were found next to an entrance of a cave it became clear that the torrential downpour had left them trapped in it.
It took 9 days of an intense rescue operation to find the boys alive and another 9 days to get them to safety. After 18 days trapped in the cave twelve boys and their coach have finally been rescued.
However, during this intense and stressful time, many people blamed the boys’ coach Ekkapol Chantawong. In defense of Ekkapol, Twitter user yvvonelim9 posted a thread about the coach and gathered some very important facts. Despite being accused of irresponsible behavior by taking children into the cave, it seems obvious by now that Ekkapol played an important role in keeping the trapped children alive.
Reportedly, the kind-hearted coach was the most malnourished because he gave away his share of food to the children, he taught the boys to meditate to help them conserve energy and kept their spirits high until the moment they were rescued.
Ekkapol proved himself to be a true hero in keeping the children alive, scroll to read his life story below!
More info: twitter.com
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In Thailand, 12 boys and their 25-year-old football coach became trapped in a cave when rain flooded the escape route
Twitter user yvvonelim9 posted a thread about the coach and gathered some important facts about his life and his role in keeping the children alive
Today, after 18 days trapped in the cave twelve boys and their coach has finally been rescued
Image credits: Ekkapol Chantawong
During this intense and stressful time, many people have blamed the boys’ coach
Others praised the coach for helping to keep the children alive
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OreOs 6 years ago
The thing is, no one expected the cave to flood. Flash floods can happen very often in tropical countries, especially during the monsoon season. And such floods happen within seconds. It is a miracle that they are alive, and I believe without the coach's help, it would have been difficult for the boys to get out alive.
Sheila Tamado 6 years ago
The sign says that. But the rain starts from July to August. It was only June at that time...
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rl_louise 6 years ago
Before pointing fingers, let's be happy all kids and the coach are finally out. It is important now to support them and make sure they are safe. The experience must have been traumatic and it will be more when they will know a seal died in the operation.
diane a 6 years ago
who would even want to point a finger at this wonderful guy who kept his team alive and made it the miracle of the year. The boys would probably have gone into the caves regardless if he had been with them or not. If he had not been there it would likely have been a very different and tragic outcome
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OreOs 6 years ago
The thing is, no one expected the cave to flood. Flash floods can happen very often in tropical countries, especially during the monsoon season. And such floods happen within seconds. It is a miracle that they are alive, and I believe without the coach's help, it would have been difficult for the boys to get out alive.
Sheila Tamado 6 years ago
The sign says that. But the rain starts from July to August. It was only June at that time...
Load More Replies... rl_louise 6 years ago
Before pointing fingers, let's be happy all kids and the coach are finally out. It is important now to support them and make sure they are safe. The experience must have been traumatic and it will be more when they will know a seal died in the operation.
diane a 6 years ago
who would even want to point a finger at this wonderful guy who kept his team alive and made it the miracle of the year. The boys would probably have gone into the caves regardless if he had been with them or not. If he had not been there it would likely have been a very different and tragic outcome
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