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Thai cave rescue op begins!

Jul 08, 2018

Divers have begun an operation to rescue 12 boys and their football coach, who are trapped in a cave complex in northern Thailand.

Image: Thai Royal Navy

The head of the rescue operation says the mission comprises of 18 local and foreign divers, as well as members of Thailand's elite Navy seals unit. 

If all goes well, the first of the boys could come out later tonight. 

Image: Reuters

It could take up to 4 days before all 13 of them are rescued.