Home / News Mamas around the world rejoice: All 12 Thai boys + coach are out of the cave It was a harrowing ordeal, but the boys are now able to see (but not yet touch) their families. By Heather Marcoux July 10, 2018 Rectangle Parents around the world have been holding their breath, hoping that 12 Thai boys—a soccer team—and their coach would be rescued from a cave system that filled with water while the team was exploring. The team of boys ages 11 to 16 spent 18 days trapped in the cave before rescuers were finally ableto get them to safety, one by one. Now, people in Thailand and around the world are rejoicing as the entire team has been rescued fromthe cave. On Facebook, the Thai NavySEALS shared the nation’s joy. The rescue was incredibly challenging, as the boys had to first be located by divers, thenstabilized and finally assisted in a treacherous underwater journey out of the cave. One rescuer,Saman Gunan, died during the rescue efforts.According to the BBC,“he lost consciousness on his way out of the Tham Luang cave complex on Thursday 6 July, where hehad been delivering oxygen tanks.” Gunan is being remembered as a hero who lost his life in a daring rescue that saved so many others. The boys were airlifted to hospital after being removed from the cave.According toThe Guardian, the boys are now being kept in isolation to avoid the risk of infection, and will remain in thehospital for one week. They are able to finally see their parents again, through a window (fornow). Our hearts go out to the parents who probably just can’t wait to hug their boys, but can at lastsleep soundly knowing their sons are finally safely above ground. Related Stories News Mom cries at what special needs toddler brings home from daycare—‘Not okay’ News Grandma gave toddler’s first haircut without asking—how would you handle it? News ‘I felt like I was dying’: Meghan Trainor opens up about postpartum panic attack and why moms need more support The latest News Grandma gave toddler’s first haircut without asking—how would you handle it? News ‘I felt like I was dying’: Meghan Trainor opens up about postpartum panic attack and why moms need more support News Miss Rachel is coming to Netflix 🎉 News Why this dad didn’t tell his daughter it was her birthday—and parents are applauding his choice