Missing Thai football team found stuck in flooded cave after 9 days, rescue may take months

Updated:7 years, 4 months ago

Chiang Rai (Thailand), Jul 03 (ANI): Following massive rescue operations launched by the government of Thailand to locate football team of 12 boys and their coach proved fruitful on Monday. A set of divers found the missing team in Tham Luang Cave in Chiang Rai. The boys were stuck in the flooded cave for 9 days. Authorities are preparing for their rescue and have started pumping out water from the cave. Although experts say that it may be months before the team can be taken out. With the onset of monsoon, water levels in the cave are feared to rise despite the continuous water pumping. At present the health of the team is first priority after which authorities will attempt their rescue.