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Four youths saved from Thai cave as efforts continue

The first members of Wild Boar Academy have been extracted after spending more than two weeks in the massive cave network of Tham Luang

Thai authorities have confirmed that four members of the football team that was left stranded in a cave have now been rescued.

Wild Boar Academy have spent more than two weeks in the Tham Luang caves after being cut off from the exit during a visit by a sudden downpour.

Twelve youths aged from 11 to 16 were trapped, while a massive international rescue effort has been mounted including Thai Navy divers and foreign volunteers.