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Safe and sound, Thailand's rescued boys describe their ordeal

The 12 rescued members of the Wild Boar soccer team, with their assistant coach Ekapol Chantawong (front row, L) (AAP)
The 12 rescued members of the Wild Boar soccer team, with their assistant coach Ekapol Chantawong (front row, L) (AAP) Source: EPA

The 12 Thai schoolboys and their football coach who were trapped inside a flooded cave have spoken of their ordeal for the first time.   The "Wild Boars" team looked healthy and happy as they spoke publicly in Chiang Rai [[chang RYE]], just hours after being discharged from hospital.


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The 12 Thai schoolboys and their football coach who were trapped inside a flooded cave have spoken of their ordeal for the first time.   The "Wild Boars" team looked healthy and happy as they spoke publicly in Chiang Rai [[chang RYE]], just hours after being discharged from hospital.



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