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

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

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The Wild Boars football team looked healthy and happy as they spoke publicly in Chiang Rai, just hours after being discharged from hospital.

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