INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
The 4 kids resued appeared to be in excellent health and also hungry.Chiang Rai, Thailand: The very first 4 young boys saved from a flooded
cave in northern Thailand remained in health and demanding fried rice in health center on Monday, the head of the rescue team stated, as
divers resumed operations to highlight the staying members of the group.The quote to rescue the boys - aged in between 11 and 16 - and their
25-year-old soccer coach started once again after a break late on Sunday to replenish the group's oxygen supplies and make other
preparations deep inside the cave.The four boys, rescued on Sunday, were flown by helicopter from the Tham Luang cavern to the Chiang Rai
Prachanukroh health center, situated at the heart of Chiang Rai province, about 70 km (40 miles) away.A fifth boy was rescued on Monday
afternoon, a Royal Thai Navy authorities said
No other details on him were right away available.Seven more boys and the coach are still trapped
The four children are great
The children complained that they were hungry and wanted holy basil stir-fried rice, Narongsak Osottanakorn, the head of the rescue
operation, informed press reporters on Monday, referring to a popular Thai dish.Interior Minister Anupong Paochinda likewise said the young
He did not give more details.Officials have yet to verify the identities of the 4 boys released
Narongsak on Monday stated their identities were being protected out of respect for the families of those still caught inside the
cave.Officials last week said they would bring the fittest individuals in the group out initially, however Narongsak later stated that
whoever was prepared initially would be escorted out
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