The Great Cave Rescue

Name: The Great Cave Rescue
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The extraordinary story of the Thai boy soccer team trapped in a cave for 18 days

By James Massola

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The Great Cave Rescue by James Massola is a gripping narrative that delves into the extraordinary true story of the daring rescue of a young football team and their coach trapped inside a flooded cave in Thailand. It offers an insider's view of the international effort and collaboration that unfolded, highlighting the bravery, perseverance, and ingenuity of those involved in the mission. This memoir takes readers through the tense and emotional moments of the rescue, showcasing humanity's capacity for compassion and determination.
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You might enjoy this book if you are fascinated by true stories of heroism and survival. It delves into the incredible real-life rescue mission of a youth football team trapped in a flooded cave in Thailand, offering a gripping narrative of teamwork, courage, and international cooperation. This memoir vividly recounts the tense and dramatic moments, making it a compelling read for those interested in real-world adventures and human resilience.

The complete story of the miraculous rescue of the Wild Boars soccer team boys and their coach in Tham Luang cave in northern Thailand in July 2018.

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The extraordinary story of the Thai cave rescue is now the subject of a major feature film, The Rescue

Keen to go exploring after soccer practice, the boys of the Wild Boars soccer team ignored the sign at the cave entrance warning visitors not to enter during the monsoon season. What followed was a high-stakes international mission that very nearly didn't succeed.

The ordeal riveted millions around the world. First came the awful news that twelve Thai boys, aged 11 to 17, and their young coach were missing. Then the flickering video of the huddle of anxious and hungry boys found by a pair of British divers nine days later. But the most difficult part was yet to come. Monsoon rains had raised the water level in the cave system, and the boys were trapped in an air pocket, surrounded by rising muddy water, over two kilometres from the cave entrance. None of them knew how to dive.

Expert British, Australian, American, Chinese and other international divers joined the Thai Navy SEALs and hundreds of local volunteers to mount one of the most risky and complex rescue operations the world has ever seen. Australian doctor Richard Harris and his dive partner, Craig Challen, were among the last out of the cave, 18 days later.

Massola recreates the drama, tension and inspiration of the days in July 2018 when the eyes of the whole world were trained on a remote Thai mountain.

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ISBN: 9781760529741

Publisher: Allen & Unwin

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 14 November 2018

Country: Australia

Imprint: Allen & Unwin

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 153.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 358g

Pages: 240

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About the Author

James Massola is South-east Asia correspondent for Fairfax Media. He was previously chief political correspondent for The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age, based in Canberra. He is the winner of a Quill award for investigative journalism and has been a Walkley and Quill Award finalist on two other occasions. He was on the ground at Tham Luang cave for the rescue operation.