Introducing... Global News' What Happened To...? The Thai Cave Rescue

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True Crime, News, Society & Culture, History, Documentary

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🗓️ 22 September 2023

⏱️ 26 minutes

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Summary

The 2018 Thai cave rescue quickly became an international spectacle that captured the attention of people all around the world. Twelve boys and their soccer coach were exploring the Tham Luang cave in Chiang Rai when the cave suddenly flooded, trapping the team. Monsoon season came early that year, and the cave became blocked by heavy rainwater. On this episode of What happened to…? Erica Vella revisits the incredible Thai Cave rescue mission. She speaks with diver Rick Stanton about the wins, the challenges and ultimately, how it was pulled off. She also speaks to water management expert Thanet Natisri to find out how the cave was made safe enough for divers to enter. Find out more at https://globalnews.ca/news/9733417/what-happened-to-thai-cave-rescue-part-1/ Contact: Email: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	Hey, it's Nancy.
0:02.0	Before we begin today, I just wanted to let you know that you can listen to crime beat
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0:12.0	Hey everyone, it's Nancy.
0:14.0	Today I want to introduce you to another podcast I think you'd like from my colleague,
0:19.0	Erica Vella.
0:20.0	It's called Global News What Happened to.
0:23.8	In this unique podcast, Erica revisits news stories that captured the world's attention
0:29.8	and talks to the people at the heart of those stories to find out what's happened since
0:35.4	new headlines took over.
0:38.2	This season she covers the Thai Cave Rescue, the downing of Ukrainian flight PS752 and the
0:46.0	2011 Vancouver riots.
0:48.6	Search for and follow Global News What Happened to wherever you're listening right now so you
0:54.1	don't miss a single fascinating story.
0:57.1	I hope you enjoy this preview.
1:02.6	It's known as the Great Cave of the Sleeping Lady.
1:06.5	When you approach the 10 kilometer long cavern, you're met by a statue of a beautiful mythical
1:12.5	princess.
1:14.2	According to ancient legend, she fell in love with a stable boy and together they became
1:19.4	pregnant.
1:20.4	But their love was forbidden so the couple ran away to the cave, needing food and nourishment
1:27.2	the stable boy went off to find them, but he was captured by the princess's father and
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