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Captain of Thai Boys’ Football Team Rescued from Cave Dies in UK: Reports

It is with a heavy heart that we report the passing of the captain of the Thai boys’ football team recently rescued from a flooded cave. Reports state that the 17-year-old, who had become a symbol of courage and hope, died in the United Kingdom while receiving medical treatment.

Rescue Effort

The story of the Thai boys’ football team and their coach captured the world’s attention when, in July 2018, they became trapped in a cave in Thailand’s Chiang Rai province after heavy rains flooded the cave network. After a lengthy and daring rescue effort, the 12 boys and their coach were all successfully rescued from the cave after 18 days.

Tragic Death

The 17-year-old captain of the team, identified as Samarn Kunan, died on Friday, July 19, 2019, in the United Kingdom, where he and several other boys had been receiving medical care following their ordeal in the cave. Kunan had been a part of the rescue team, and had tragically died due to a lack of oxygen while returning from the cave with supplies.

Symbol of Hope

Kunan had become something of a symbol of courage and hope for many, as his selflessness had been praised by all who followed the story. His death is a reminder of the tragedy that befell the team and their families, and of the tremendous risks that those involved in the rescue effort had to take.

In sum, reports have stated that the captain of the Thai boys’ football team, who had been rescued from a flooded cave in July 2018 and become a symbol of courage and hope, has died in the United Kingdom while receiving medical care. Samarn Kunan had been a part of the rescue team, and had died due to a lack of oxygen while returning from the cave with supplies. #ThaiCaveRescue #RememberSamarnKunan #CourageAndHope