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WorldCave rescue: Eight rescued Thai boys in good health

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Cave rescue: Eight rescued Thai boys in good health

The first eight boys rescued from a cave in northern Thailand are in good mental and physical health, according to a health official.

The boys, who were brought out of the caves over the past two days, have undergone X-rays and blood tests. Two have been treated for lung inflammation.

They will remain under observation in hospital for at least seven days.

Officials say they hope to bring the rest of the group out on Tuesday.

Four of the boys and their football coach are still deep in the Tham Luang cave.

The group became trapped on 23 June after heavy rains caused flooding. They were found last week by divers.

How are the rescued boys?

The first group of four boys were rescued on Sunday, followed by four more on Monday.

Some of the boys had low temperatures, with one showing a low heart rate when they were first taken to hospital, but have now recovered.

“All eight are in good health, no fever… everyone is in a good mental state,” Jesada Chokedamrongsuk, permanent secretary of the public health ministry, said at a press conference.

Health officials say they were at first given instant food and energy gels but are now eating easy-to-digest food. They also say some of the boys have now seen their parents but only through glass.

Further test results are expected in a few days and if all signs of infection have cleared, families will be allowed to visit. However, they must don protective clothing and cannot go closer than 2m (6ft).

The boys also have to wear sunglasses after being in a state of darkness for more than two weeks.

 

Source: BBC

 

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