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SCREEN CAPTURE / CBS
The first four boys rescued on July 8 were whisked away to a hospital. |
ASAM NEWS
The prayers of the Thai American community were answered as the final boy and coach emerged from the cave where they had been trapped for 18 days.
The drama has captivated people worldwide as cave experts grappled with the problem of how to free the 12 boys and their coachsome from a flooded cavern as monsoon rains threatened to raise water levels even further.
The final boy and his coach rescued Tuesday (July 10) are still being treated at an on-site medical center, while three other boys have been transported to a nearby hospital where eight of their teammates are recuperating after being rescued Sunday and Monday.
Many Thai Americans across the country have been gathered at temples to pray for continued success.In San Francisco, before the final rescue, community members gathered at the San Francisco Dhammaram Temple, reported ABC7.
“I hope the team got enough rest, they can do their best tomorrow — I hope they can all come out safely,” said Rungkamol Gunjeakpong, a temple member.
Heavy rains feared could hamper rescue efforts.
“It pretty much rains all day, sometimes every day or maybe every other day, it just depends on the area where you are at,” said Tipawan Guerrero to KWTX.
Guerrero moved from Thailand to the United States two years ago. She’s glad her new country is helping her native country.
“I mean, we’re a big country and Thailand is a small country. We’re just thankful somebody is able to help us,” said Guerrero.
“It’s something you might see in a movie theater, but it’s a real life drama,” said Nikkie Doble, 46 of Santa Rosa. “For parents, it’s kind of like your worst nightmare,” she told the Santa Rosa Press-Democrat.
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CBS GRAPHIC
Rescuers must guide the boys underwater, through a 15-inch gap and then underwater again before reaching safety._____________________________________________________________________________ |
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