Man U invites team to Old Trafford
Manchester United has invited the boys to Old Trafford.
Last three Thai navy divers and medic have also left cave, ending perilous operation in northern Thailand
Manchester United has invited the boys to Old Trafford.
The BBC’s Howard Johnson finds an English football team angle.
It’s coming home.
Donald Trump joins in the celebrations. “Such a beautiful moment – all freed, great job!” he tweeted.
The tech entrepreneur Elon Musk, who offered an unneeded mini-submarine to the rescue operation, has added his congratulations.
Angela Merkel’s spokesman has also welcomed the news.
Steffen Seibert tweeted: “So much to admire: the perseverance of the brave guys and their coach, and the ability and the determination of their rescuers.”
What a wonderful message #Thailand!
The celebrations have begun, but we’re still waiting for news of the three Navy seals and the doctor who were with the boys in the cave.
“We are not sure if this is a miracle, a science, or what. All the thirteen Wild Boars are now out of the cave,” says the latest Facebook post by the Thai navy Seals.
Theresa May joins the growing list of world leaders welcoming the news.
Just to recap:
All 12 boys and their football coach have been successfully rescued from a cave in northern Thailand after more than two weeks trapped underground.
“The 12 Wild Boars and coach have emerged from the cave and they are safe,” the Thai navy Seal unit said on its official Facebook page. It added: “Hooyah”.
Hooyah looks set to be the word of the year.
A new update from Thai navy Seals says we are still waiting for the divers and the doctor to emerge from the cave. “Send encouragement to them,” its Facebook page urges.