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    From mission impossible to mission accomplished: Thailand rejoices as last boys rescued from cave

    by Robyn Dixon and George Styllis, Los Angeles Times Jul 11, 2018 5 minutes

    MAE SAI, Thailand - Just days ago, the situation had seemed impossible. Twelve boys and their coach were trapped deep in a flooded cave, their oxygen supplies dwindling and torrential rain on the way.

    By Tuesday, Thailand was jubilantly celebrating the rescue of all 13, an audacious undertaking that swelled national pride - but also gratitude and humility for an operation that was an international effort.

    Officials called it a model for global cooperation. International journalists covering the event broke into spontaneous, emotional applause at a news conference by Thai officials after the last of the stranded group was brought to the surface.

    The drama had begun on June 23 for members of the Wild Boars soccer team, ages 11 to 16, and their coach, Ekapol Chanthawong, 25. The happy ending came Tuesday evening when

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