Tham Luang Cave Rescue: Against the Elements | Full episode

When 12 young boys and their soccer coach became trapped in a flooded cave in northern Thailand, the nation launched one of the biggest rescue operations in a race against mother nature.

We bring you an exclusive documentary that unpacks how events unfolded over 17 dramatic days. These are the remarkable men and women behind the unprecedented rescue mission that has captivated the world.

[krollpeter]

Thank YOU!
- the rice farmers who sacrificed their rice fields
- the aunties who cooked the hot soup for the rescuers, and washed the laundry
- the people who donated drinks and food
- the drivers who worked for free relentlessly, shipping equipment and people around
- the company who voluntary brought the 3 giant water pumps
- all the farmers and companies who offered their tools and equipment
- the Thai Navy divers who risked the lives, there where really essential to prepare everything
- the old man who brought his motorcycle, his only valuable possesion, to be used for people
- all the cave specialists from UK and Australia
- the engineers and geologists from Japan, USA and Thailand
- Mr. Ekapol, you are my personal hero! Great great job keeping their spirits up!
- and Mr. Narongsak, one of the best crisis managers in the world, with greatest respect

[sudishkumar]

RIP Seargent Saman Gunan 😥💐. You were very brave and sacrificed your life for the boys. We are proud of you always 🙏

[AntumDeluge]

Sometimes I forget how much good is in the world. Thank you for reminding me.

[dan]

Sergeant Saman Gunan, rest in peace. He lost his life trying to rescue the lives of 13 others. He is a hero.

[bluecoded]

Over 10, 000 people came to help the 12 boys in their own ways. That's insane. All of them are amazing

[eynjelgurl]

"We are not experts, so we trusted their judgement."

This statement alone is so powerful for me because they set aside pride or whatsoever just to save those boys and their coach. It's really great to see nations helping each other and not the other way around. Props also to those citizens who willingly helped their govt to accomplish this mission. 🙌

[yogifirmansyah]

47:28 "Those people came to help, why? we cannot repay them. But when the boys grow up, they will want to help others in turn. They will be good Thai citizens."
~ The Farmer

[moonbright]

Not all heroes wear capes, some of them wear oxygen tanks . Those divers are fearless. This rescue was humanity at it's finest. It doesn't metter how many times I watch this, it will always make me teary.

[sweetescape]

Watching this again, super respect to their coach for being able to calm the kids. Imagine being the only adult, responsible for the kids in dark, not knowing how many days passed, not knowing whether people will rescue you or not. Amazing leadership, brave boys. They are definitely a great team. Thank you to all people that contributes.

[selvakumaran]

"Our government offered to give me compensation funds but I refused it as they already spent too much in this mission", says the goddess.
(Love and respect from India)

[odethbrutas]

A beautiful story... the lady farmer brought me the most tears though, she is such a beautiful person, her words would always choke me for trying to hold on to my tears. I hope she has ten thousand folds of what she lost in helping the boys in return.

Everyone who helped in rescuing the boys, from those directly involved down to those who helped in the littlest possible way... I hope and pray you received ten thousand folds of return from what you have put out.

Humanity at its best!!!

[maheshypillai]

I watched this after 13 an emotional thriller credit to British divers

[shubhanshshrivastava]

RIP to the brave man, who sacrificed his life for saving others.

[mathildel]

I watched a documentary about the sinking of the Sewol just before this, and the difference in leadership is devastating....

[zeldanadia]

how many came here after watching the movie 13 lives ? what an amazing movie it was my respect goes out to each one of you that help save these boy also i hope the coach got awarded for keeping the boys calm ❤ RIP Saman Gunan and PO Beirut Pakbara

[patricklastname]

As a diver I know how heavy 2 tanks are and hard to carry under strain and stress. Carrying 6 of those is reserved to superhuman. My respect to all divers that participated in the rescue.

[micheletsoi]

The lady farmer was so humble and her heart so generous and giving. She refused money from the Thai government because "they had already spent a lot on the rescue" - good grief, where else would you hear that??

As for everyone else, from the hero divers to the laundry workers and all the volunteers - bravo! You all restored faith in humanity. May the ex-Thai Navy Seal who lost his life rest in peace and know that his death was not in vain.

[magicunicorn]

The most amazing part of this is that they didnt give up. They just searched like they knew that the boys were alive and healthy. No negative thoughts like..something might have happened to them, they were just so positive. 😍😭

[ultragolf]

This is not only mission that safe boys life, this mission show how beautiful of Humanity is!!! GOD send you the messages, Stop War// Spread Love and Humanities

[chrisbreezy-ryanbarbosa]

Nobody on earth would have blamed this woman if she took the government money. She choose not to because of kindness. Truly amazing