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.
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The BBC’s Howard Johnson finds an English football team angle.
“Thailand will now cheer for the England football team because of the help from the English divers. I am very happy. The whole of Thailand is happy.” 64-year-old Manop Suksaard came to watch the boys arriving at the hospital tonight. #ThailandCaveRescue #worldcup pic.twitter.com/srbUlW3Zmc
— Howard Johnson (@Howardrjohnson) July 10, 2018
It’s coming home.
Donald Trump joins in the celebrations. “Such a beautiful moment – all freed, great job!” he tweeted.
On behalf of the United States, congratulations to the Thai Navy SEALs and all on the successful rescue of the 12 boys and their coach from the treacherous cave in Thailand. Such a beautiful moment - all freed, great job!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) July 10, 2018
The tech entrepreneur Elon Musk, who offered an unneeded mini-submarine to the rescue operation, has added his congratulations.
Great news that they made it out safely. Congratulations to an outstanding rescue team!
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) July 10, 2018
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.”
Was für eine wunderbare Nachricht aus #Thailand! So vieles zu bewundern: der Durchhaltewille der tapferen Jungs und ihres Trainers, das Können und die Entschlossenheit der Retter.
— Steffen Seibert (@RegSprecher) July 10, 2018
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.
The celebrations have begun 🎉 Volunteers are handing out FREE apples to all the journalists 🍎 😭 pic.twitter.com/Z4q1QAIgoi
— Jacob Goldberg (@yayqe) July 10, 2018
“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.
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Theresa May joins the growing list of world leaders welcoming the news.
Delighted to see the successful rescue of those trapped in the caves in Thailand. The world was watching and will be saluting the bravery of all those involved.
— Theresa May (@theresa_may) July 10, 2018
¡Ya están todos los niños y su entrenador sanos y salvos! Todos hemos estado pendientes, minuto a minuto, de su rescate en #ChiangRai Enhorabuena a sus familias y a todos los que han colaborado en este increíble rescate #ThaiCaveRescue #ThaiRescueMission @MFAThai
— Casa de S.M. el Rey (@CasaReal) July 10, 2018
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.
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