The rising water levels and strong currents hampered efforts to locate the group. More than two weeks passed before all 13 of those trapped were rescued. The rescue effort involved more than 100 divers, representatives from about 100 government agencies, 900 police officers, and 2,000 soldiers.
Doctors and psychologists also participated in the news conference to protect the boys from any "serious" questions.
On July 4, Thai Minister of Foreign Affairs wrote to EAM Sushma Swaraj to acknowledge and express gratitude towards numerous helping hands extended by Indian public and private sector units for the rescue mission.
The international rescue mission set an example before the world to prove how bravery and technology can combine to surmount tough obstacles.
Michael Scott, the Managing Partner of Pure Flix, also joined the rest of the world in the successful rescue of those trapped in the cave in Thailand.
The 12 boys rescued from a flooded cave in Thailand have lost weight during their 18-day ordeal but had water while they were trapped.
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