The miraculous story of the Thai cave rescue

CNN's Nick Glass recounts all the details of the Thai cave rescue.

[@condorboss3339]

Best wishes to the family of Saman Gunan, who died a hero.

[@Rock_Girl_Daze]

yes. and thanks for correcting Sgt. Gunan's name.

[@jokiya1]

He must be giving a big "Hooyah" ( Thai Navy Seal's chant after a successful mission), from the heavens.

[@Fatahschmeichel]

holy fuck man who hurts you?

[@ivans7773]

@@jokiya1 lmao

[@evelynbocca3046]

@@Fatahschmeichel i know right..... from all this thats what they take from that...... hmmm they must really hate their life.

[@PK-cg9sj]

The kids and coach were strong. The rescuers are superheroes. Deepest condolence to the family of M.Sgt.Saman Rakchan who sacrificed his life for this challenging mission. All of them are spectacular for making the impossible mission possible.

[@PK-cg9sj]

Sorry wrong spelling! M.Sgt.Saman Kunan

[@mattcullen6109]

@@PK-cg9sj that is wonderfully complete comment. No bullshit. Just straight and simple. Well said mate. Couldn't have said it better

[@se8iaa]

Beirut patkara also died in 2023 because of blood infection he contracted during this rescue..... Respect🤝🏻

[@PhoebeFayRuthLouise]

Dear Thailand, Your children are our children. With love, The world

[@hedchitake]

Thank you from thailand.

[@menaj2954]

PhoebeFay RuthLouise Well said my friend

[@loracpay6331]

It is so nice to see other countries helping loving and supporting each other in time of need. That's the world I use to know.

[@manitchamnarnmho1463]

Nothing to say, I appreciate your help. Many thanks to all of you.

[@emiliaaragon936]

PhoebeFay RuthLouise it’s world’s children .🙏❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@kathyaudreegenemorris3659]

I love what he said that 13 is no longer an unlucky number

[@santaanaluna4563]

Audree Armey 13 💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜. Yes!!!!

[@menaj2954]

Audree Armey yep

[@chokinonashes61]

Audree Armey I agree, although it never actually was, it was a spiritually lucky number. It was the King James bible, I believe that changed it.

[@medusajin6200]

And it's my date of birth...july13th

[@localidiot4116]

That’s Taylor swifts lucky number to 😂

[@socuteize]

This is the most beautiful story ever. gets to me every time. I can't watch it without crying. God bless the children and the heroes who saved them!

[@user-hk7js4hg2g]

There are millions of words to say. But there is no such thing as a "thank you" from my heart. from Thailand มีคำเป็นล้านที่ผมอยากจะพูด แต่คงไม่มีคำใดเหมาะเท่ากับคำนี้ "ขอบคุณ" ที่ออกมาจากหัวใจของผม. จากประเทศไทย

[@JohnSmith-jd7hy]

Pakphoom Sangkin im glad people from my nation uk was able to help god bless the kids and Thailand well done excellent rescue

[@user-hk7js4hg2g]

John Smith We have the help of many countries without the help of your country. I can not predict what this mission will be like. Thank you very much. Thai words it mean "Kob Khun Mak Mak Kub"

[@JohnSmith-jd7hy]

Pakphoom Sangkin I’m proud British divers could be there to help. on behalf of UK I say you are very very welcome bless you

[@user-hk7js4hg2g]

๋John Smith Yes, You should be proud of them. And I thank you all diver in mission. My tears flowed when I saw the whole world collaborating on this mission.

[@JohnSmith-jd7hy]

Pakphoom Sangkin yes dear friend everyone involved are legends, I cried a lot when they were rescued, to see them smile again in safe hands made me so happy. It goes to show what we can do if we all work together as one entity.

[@massakh9331]

Those 2 divers who went first without even knowing what is waiting for them out there and not knowing if they will ever find the boys or if they will even get back alive are making me speechless!! And they found the boys!! Being called heroes is not enough for people like u!! Thank U..!! You're truly beyond amazing!!

[@strawberryredz1997]

International compassion! at it's best. Mission accomplished. Handled gently with love. Team of hero's. RIP, to the seal , who sacrificed his life.

[@seth1455]

Well said strawberry redz

[@strawberryredz1997]

seth1455 :)

[@kitizen394]

Where is the international compassion for Central American kids locked inside Trump's USA concentration camps?

[@strawberryredz1997]

Global Citizen that I can't comment on. Which is why I said "at it's best ". I feel bad for the families ripped apart. But this clip is not about that. This was a rescue, for one community. You can't compare one to another.

[@strawberryredz1997]

Edohiguma I know what seal stands for, and yes Thai has a seal team trained by the US, years back. Wow , you must be a real joy to be around using your insulting word's that, more than likely make you feel tough. Are you that small minded to attack people. Your toxic, and the people around you more than likely gringe when in your presence. I stand by my comment!

[@onestunningdude9445]

RIP to the one diver.

[@menaj2954]

onestunningdude may God give his family the strength. I know he is in Heaven.

[@garethhanby]

But Jesus said "No one comes to the Father except through me". As he was a Buddhist he will be going to hell.

[@garethhanby]

rourkey dorkey: I agree. I was merely highlighting the unpleasantness of fundamentalist Christians who truly believe such nonsense and the hypocrisy of those who believe in the Bible but ignore the unpleasant things it says.

[@dinooldman6671]

Gareth H: Well, you could have worded it with a little more compassion, but you are basically right. All these Christians saying it was a miracle and God loves everybody, then in another context will say all non-believers will never make it to heaven - as it explicitly says in the Bible. Hypocrites are they all.

[@garethhanby]

One thing is for certain rourkey dorkey cannot come back with a logical reply.

[@TheSakura809]

I'm in tears. I had been following the story and was very afraid that the world would have to witness a catastrophe. What a miracle, I'm so happy for the boys and their families. May the Navy SEAL who lost his life rest in peace and his sacrifice never be forgotten. ❤️

[@TheSakura809]

Edohiguma hey, I've looked it up and in every news article they refer to the man as a retired Thai Navy SEAL :)

[@gastontvyoutube]

TheSakura809 coz of these idiot kids.

[@wefinishthisnow3883]

Fritz - A bit rich to just blame a bunch of mostly 13/14yo kids with one as young as 11. How educated in the dangers of caves were you at 11 years old? If you blame anyone, it's the coach and he took responsibility for them, apologised profusely and asked for forgiveness from their families. But in addition there are many other people or systems that could be blamed. The local education system, lack of adequate cave safety warnings, lack of cave entrance prevention, etc. It's very simple-minded to just victim-blame so that a complex situation can be more easily understood to fit your world view and feel better about why a bad thing happened. Expand your way of thinking.

[@eazy1174]

Just got done watching the film. Wow was this a story that needed to be told to the world thru a film. I had no idea the lengths the rescuers had to go thru to get these souls to safety.

[@Neednoy]

Real operation footage inside the cave here in 5 parts series made by Thai PBS 3 years ago. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hYWzaXyKpruempY

[@astronomical_fivehead]

Whats the name of the movie?

[@eazy1174]

@@astronomical_fivehead 13 lives

[@Neednoy]

@@astronomical_fivehead Thirteenth Lives.

[@zazazass415]

In 2022, I watched the movie from Netflix last night. I feel so blessed that many ppl from all over the world came to Thailand to save the children. Really appreciated the help and all support. Love from Thailand. 🙏🏻♥️🇹🇭

[@drummajor101]

Thanks, CNN for putting a detailed story together! I was so tired of the bits and pieces, I wanted to know what happened from start to finish!

[@kennethmartin8715]

What I want to know is why was it Presented in bits and pieces..... those Chilean miners we knew every step of the process. Why the secrets on this? Weird

[@Sherryn_ne]

Kenneth Martin we reported every steps of the mission in a local news. International news didn’t report everything though.

[@ishtiaqahmed2706]

"How many of you" "Thirteen, Thirteen, brilliant". Lines of the decade

[@menaj2954]

This story showed the humanity of the human race. These boys became our children. The world cried and God heard and answered our prayers. I wish we could come together like this all the Time. Thank you to the divers, RIP to the diver the world lost. Our 12 boys and coach we love you, speedy recovery my sons. !

[@mrmillion09ify]

I’m so happy they all made it out safe, and forever grateful to the diver that gave his life trying to help them

[@josephallan8791]

Heros all heros. Those pro divers had balls of steel. Far more braver than me. An absolute miracle coupled with the best training and skill on this earth. Congradulations and what strong young boys you all are. This is a miracle that will be talked about far after this century.

[@ruguoserliegise2716]

Joseph Allan indeed balls of steel! Best of the best! And definitely braver than you😝

[@numbersix100]

The stats: Contrary to media reports one diver took one boy out which is why it took three days. Jason Mallinson dived four boys out. Chris Jewell dived three boys out Rick Stanton dived three boys out and located the boys with: John Volanthen who also dived three boys out. These four men created world diving history which I’m sure will never be surpassed. I’m a UK diver (not caves) and can say having dived wrecks this was an incredible feat of bravery and organisation and from all concerned. Unless you’ve dived wrecks or caves you can’t appreciate just how dangerous it is. I can’t even imagine the pressure of diving a sedated child out of a cave🤔 Well done guys. They deserve the George Cross. If the don’t get it I’ll be very angry

[@iancrossley6637]

On day three raining hard, conditions worsening. Five kids remain, four divers. Jason takes out one boy and goes back to get the last boy. Quite the days work.

[@nineth944]

There were only 12 boys - one of them was a coach.

[@stymiedagain]

Jason dived three boys outAs well. Irish cave diver Jim Warny brought out the 5th person, the coach on the third day of the rescue.

[@sarinlv]

People said #13 is a very bad luck number! To me, #13 in this case is bad luck but at the same time it’s very LUCKY for these 13 young kids! They’re lucky to be alive! It’s very dangerous, cold, dark, and a lot of water in the cave. Thanks for all the help from all heroes who helped them👍👍👍

[@halikarsudhir]

This case is a right example to scrap that myth

[@leenafaulker549]

RIP to that diver & BIGGEST BLESSING to everyone that helped out to get the boys out. Just watching this, you really felt the emotions!!!

[@Thegriff19]

It's crazy how the entire world came together to rescue these children. Absolutely magnificent!

[@japanipice2441]

I'm so deeply touched with this circumstances and rescue efforts. These kids survived the dark cave without food for how many days and they remained calm. Matured individual should be inspired by their calmness plus the agility and determination of the rescuers. Thanks a lot !

[@giftyagyekum1242]

The rescuers did a good job. God bless them.

[@primarymedworks]

So proud of these boys and everyone who was involved of the rescue, thank you!

[@northernwildshewolf1729]

It is so obvious the coach made the difference between life and death for the children. An incredible hero.

[@realsteel2572]

Salute all rescuers👏👏👏They are real heroes❤

[@konthaijaidee3035]

If it's not the best, it must be one of the best examples of its' kind. It proved once again that love and caring, and unity are what keep the world go round.

[@donrutter6765]

Not anymore, left wing marxism makes the world go around in the decineration of society.

[@Rock_Girl_Daze]

Most amazing story in recent time. Experts from usa said it couldn't be done. The world rallied to find the team, and without a blink, the divers made the rescue. Miracle #13Hope

[@kevin6293]

Rock Girl, what expert said it couldn’t be done?

[@rikspilz4991]

The American 'experts' said it couldn't be done because they aren't experts in cave diving, the British are. Think of something obscure and it's usually the British who lead the way

[@kevin6293]

Rik Spilz, what experts?

[@rikspilz4991]

Kevin There are no American experts in cave diving, that's the point

[@kevin6293]

Rik Spilz, so no one said it was impossible? That’s what I figured.

[@kamalachangsnit5341]

All of your brave and compassionate operations will never be forgotten. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. A Thai woman.

[@lidarman2]

I cried at 4:17. This a good story covering this amazing rescue.

[@RichardsWorld]

My new favorite team: Wild Boars

[@jomontanee]

THANK YOU!

[@ghostu7967]

De Gallery 😠😠😠😠😠😠😠😡😡😡😡😡😡😡very bad comment

[@freddysantin1822]

Richard's World Traveler Yea..hopefully wild boar will be a foster club to big football club in from anywhere..

[@freddysantin1822]

De Galler elon suck...

[@tobyt9807]

Richard's World Traveler for 5 minutes. And then everyone forgets about this story.

[@jeredchongloi2091]

Thank You to all the Rescue cave divers. You all are the Heros that the whole World can be proud of. God bless you all and your families.

[@asteriaria2822]

This is such a beautiful story!! I’m so glad that everyone was out safe. It saddens me to know that someone died but the kids and their coach was safe and his death was not put into waste.

[@domw.6979]

Duangpetch Promthep ('Dom' was his nickname the same as me), was the captain of the football team. Unfortunately he passed away yesterday in the UK, at the age of 17. What an incredibly brave trooper this young lad was. Rest peacefully Dom 🕊️💙

[@thacuttupgirl7208]

I watched twice, it makes me feel all tingling inside... GOD BLESS YOU ALL!!!....

[@deelowCali]

This was such a heart-wrenching ordeal I'm glad its over and all the boys are now safe and sound.

[@Lazar.7299]

Thanks to those brave man's form England, Australia and whoever was there too no matter where they from! That's a true love towards the people and willing to help in any situation 💙❤️

[@jennybui6719]

Thank you UK divers. God bless you. You're a hero. ❤❤👍

[@viviaguilar29]

I prayed for this happy moment. Regards from France and Brazil. I also send some love for the family who lost one of the heroes in this mission.

[@HussainDaveham]

My salute to all the cave divers involved in the rescue. and the Thai authorities who did their best!

[@jemimahw5047]

This truly is a miracle. The work of hundreds of people from all around the world, people of all different nationalities and religions sending their thoughts and prayers, people risking their life for 13 young boys. It all goes to show that humans haven’t lost their humanity. We are still capable of things like this.

[@zirkov1358]

This will be remembered all throughout our lives. Thank God they're all safe. But to the hero who was lost, he will also be remembered by many for having such compassion for the children and their coach.

[@HatersWorld]

Amazing amazing amazing! Thailand we watched you from U.S.A. everyday and prayed for all. So happy it turned out almost perfect! R.I.P. to the thai diver who lost his life trying to save others..a true hero, you’ll never be forgotten!!

[@abdeenn3]

Every reporter from ABC, BBC, CBS, CNN, Channel 4( Eng ), NBC and others has done a wonderful job. Thank you all !

[@wefinishthisnow3883]

I think you mean just the reporters from these organisations who covered this story. Most reporters from both left and right 'news' producers haven't got the courage any more to stand up to their chief editors like Jeff Zucker who abuse their enormous, unelected power by setting a skewed, biased narrative and emotionally manipulate people into purchasing their product to make more money.

[@bigd9848]

This really was a terrible situation that ended well with hard work.I commented all the divers and may the diver that passed Rest In Peace you are a hero.The end result was a miracle and the boys will definitely look at life differently. I don’t think I would have been able to last over a week with no sign of rescue.We are resilient in situations when it’s life or death.God bless them and Thanks for the hard work ❤️🎈🎈🎈🎈🎈🎈🎈🎈🎈🎈🎈🎈🎈

[@abigaildyer4410]

@El Bearsidente stfu

[@beach320]

Without your help, the team would not have made it. We would like to thank everyone involved. We love you guys!

[@ahmedctshareef3228]

Dear Thailand, We all are one, Make unity and help each other

[@simi-ahmad397]

El Bearsidente Yes we are. We are all the same thing (Human) whether you like it or not.

[@AdiArvatz]

Who else is here after Thirteen Lives? Insane movie, hard to believe it's real!

[@colleen9442]

just watched it last night. absolutely incredible movie!!

[@marshallsdocumentariesandr6439]

the best of humanity on show.....no barriers of race, religion, language or culture. just one aim and done with pure love and selflessness. none of the rescuers 'tweeting' about what they had done telling the world how great they are like so many celebrities these days. just unassuming true heroes that are shy to be on the world stage but deserve all the admiration and love they receive for what they have done. what the human race has the capacity to be :-) thirteen is the new lucky :-) number bye bye number 7

[@kalbs89]

Thai people are so beautiful in their nature, gentle and strong with great fortitude. An amazing story.

[@Rebecca-dm5ul]

Bravo. Gratitude and prayers for the fallen Navy seal. Bravo all involved.

[@shaneabesamis983]

Thank God !!thank you to all the rescuers to all the people behind the rescue operation..i cant wait to see the boys in an interview

[@thanatsakorn340]

On behalf of Thai people would like to thank you so much for all your kindness to help us also praying for us. Thank you very much for standing by us. THANK YOU to let us know that Thailand never live alone in the world, we love you guys.

[@mobile_refixing.]

Submission for humanity.thank u whole team.

[@SherLizz]

Heartwarming this miraculous & extraordinary rescue.

[@petermitchell6348]

What a marvelous uplifting story. Thank you for uploading.

[@bienkee8474]

Thanks to all the rescuers from Britain, USA, Australia,Europe , Japan & Thailand for risking their own lives to save the Children.God Bless them all.

[@nawdude4292]

Just watched the movie, it was incredible. What's lost in the movie is the darkness of the cave diving, need some lights for a movie of course, but you definitely feel the impossibility of the situation. And the strength, and patience, and the leadership of their coach is unimaginable.

[@missesfox]

Thank you to all involved, 🙏🏻

[@therewasmoretwm8711]

Dear Thailand, Pakistan loves you

[@timchen5299]

Thank You Mr Rick & & Mr John for finding the group & helping to save them with the other brave divers! You all with Navy Seal Saman who lost his life are Heroes and made the families of those rescued, so immensely happy & relieved!

[@Blingaling-qe2zw]

Tim Chen There were others who helped. Boots on the ground. A group of climbers were flown in. In 3 days those climbers found 18 fissures on the outside mountain. It was a team of climbers and divers working as a team Watch the video at :50 kzbin.info/www/bejne/qnO3oJSirM2Yr6c

[@BenKinzer]

One of the best stories of 2018 hands down.

[@mosesjourney95]

here after watching the movie 13 lives

[@devendrabarband]

Good to see the humanity, kindness & helping hands from across the globe. Salute to all the divers & their respective team & Tribute to sgt. Saman

[@aghali93]

I'm just so thankful and feels lucky to be living in a world surrounded by smart and amazing people who are ready to help especially developed countries and it's citizens. Kudos to all divers and technology developers.

[@joshmachin1038]

This just shows there is hope left in humanity, everyone helping eachother and working as a team

[@jumsue9939]

in this vdo, i saw the children wiped their tear while spoke to British diver. They must feel god finally blessed them after meditation and praying so many days in the dark cave. Every diver and thai navy seal, especially Saman Gunan, he died a hero and forever in our heart and inspiring everyone to do good deed and have faith in humanity. 🌷

[@drew65sep]

Bless all involved... and I'll keep a good thought for the family of the Thai Navy Seal who perished

[@user-os1cw4ed6f]

The miracle happens our world.🙏🏼Thank for your cooperation.🤟🏼

[@ksjaarda21]

As sad as this was, the outcome gave me a lot of hope in humanity. It's not yet lost.

[@LD-bv1pm]

Lots of speculation in 2018 when this was filmed about how they stopped the boys from panicking. We now know they were anaesthetized for the entire exfiltration; a single diver was responsible for guiding their unconscious bodies for over 2.5hrs sometimes in strong currents and zero visibility, with additional anesthetic administered as needed. They did not expect all the boys to survive but leaving them there would have guaranteed that outcome. Absolutely amazing accomplishment by all concerned, particularly the divers and doctor.

[@sidkul3766]

Yes, thirteen is not an unlucky number anymore and what has been done here is beyond miracle, it’s the awesomeness of human feat, love and determination of not letting down hopes in each hearts.

[@faaaduma6876]

They made a history here. Indeed a miracle😌🙏🙏🙏

[@sniyut1037]

It is a miraculous story, but the most wonderful thing is the helping hands from multinationals.

[@missrenee2u]

Amazing rescue! I can't WAIT to hear what the coach says.

[@gavlatennis2824]

Heroes - every single person involved in the rescue.

[@zoro251]

God bless all the people involved, divers, seals, cooks, police, medics, that was a miracle! God bless you all!

[@patriciaa4451]

What an incredible feat. This story still makes me cry.

[@heavenblessed06]

😢😢😢 This is amazing!!!!!!! Comfort and peace to the family of the one who died!!

[@ramchandramotilal6186]

Peace and love to humanity at its best. Happy Ending with great results. The world is still full of great people. I can't begin to imagine what i would do if it was me in that situation. God is great, meditation kept them alive. R.I.P. to that Navy Seal, you risk your life to save others.

[@bobmurica4174]

This is amazing. Simply unbelievable. Hope every one of those boys remember the sacrifice and make something of their lives.

[@lizbear585]

May God always bless the divers and all the people that helped... God was with all the boy through those days!!! I love when there is hope in humanity and people able to come together through tough times..

[@Tenyearslater13]

Truly is absolutely amazing thank god for men like these who are willing to risk their lives for others.

[@stephj9378]

I am so impressed by the Thai people .So appreciative.

[@user-cj1eb1yu4e]

Thank you so much

[@learnedleo3823]

Thank you from Thailand.(ขอบคุณจากประเทศไทย)

[@malibizzy]

How were they so seemingly calm and lucid after being stuck in a cave for 10 days? Truly mind-boggling 😭😭😭😭

[@ClashColors_]

The coach must have been really good at keeping everyone calm. they meditated a lot. So glad they All made it out ❤

[@tripleraze321]

Good leadership from coach combined with extreme exhaustion from 9 days of little clean water and nearly no food.

[@Baztation]

Thank you for humanity!

[@tjasakermavnar1748]

Thank you!

[@deedoaionly]

this made cry. i hope the boys will all live a good life.

[@paynesap4506]

What a amazing story god bless everyone involved 🙏🙏🙏

[@allgood6760]

Thanks for this 👍

[@foodtravelshow9350]

Amazing rescue by the world! Anyone who watch the rescue does not shed a tear is not human!

[@Bay_RCF]

Together we can defeat all obstacles. Build bridges not walls.

[@emmalol3925]

My fried had never heard about this story, and she said on her vacation she might go check out a cave. I immediately screamed NOOOOO in her face and I'm sure she thought I was crazy until I explained.

[@danielweldeab8023]

God blesses UK, denemark and australia thank you from eritrea

[@Brxchu]

Rip, to the diver who lost his life. This is an absolutely insane story and I'm thankful each of those kids are alive.

[@buzzoffhigh]

The coach ask the boys to meditate to pass the time. Its kept their spirit high. Hats off to him.

[@faithrada]

Indeed .. 13 IS my new Lucky Number! Such gratitude for ALL involved. This proves that it takes not only a Village but a WORLD.

[@pamxxpam2410]

Makes my heart melt good job everyone god bless you all