Thai Coach of Tham Luang Cave Boys Trapped Again - by typhoon floods

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Ekkapol Chantawong, the coach of the "Wild Boars" football team that gained worldwide attention after their dramatic cave rescue in 2018, is now facing another life-threatening situation. This time, he's stranded on the roof of his house due to flash floods caused by Typhoon Yagi in Mae Sai, northern Thailand.

 

Ekkapol shared his experience with AFP on Wednesday (Sep. 11). He described how the floodwaters rose suddenly early Tuesday morning, leaving him, his girlfriend, and her aunt with no time to escape. They spent the night on the roof as the waters continued to rise.

 

"I was scared, but I told myself to stay calm and assess the situation," Ekkapol said.

 

Though the floodwaters have receded slightly, allowing them to access the ground floor, the strong current outside still prevents them from leaving safely.

Typhoon Yagi has caused widespread destruction, bringing deadly flash floods and landslides to northern Thailand, Vietnam, Laos, and Myanmar. Despite the dire circumstances, Ekkapol remains hopeful, drawing on his experience from the 2018 cave rescue.

 

"I don't feel more pressure now. I see a way out," he noted, emphasizing the importance of staying focused and solving the problem at hand, reported Thai Newsroom.

 

When asked if he could imagine facing another similar ordeal, Ekkapol laughed and replied, "It's hard to predict the future, but I hope I don't have to spend another night on the roof."

 

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-- 2024-09-12
 

 

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[Geoffggi]

Why do they never learn ??

[johng]

What's  to learn ?   he was forced to spend  a night on his roof due  to flash floods....not stuck in a cave again.

[ikke1959]

was there not something with a donkey and a stone? 

[Kinok Farang]

Surprised he didn't hide in his cellar.

[nakhonandy]

6 hours ago, Geoffggi said:

Why do they never learn ??

Learn what?

It is a flash flood in the area of his village!

 

Nothing he or anybody can do about a force of nature.

[Nick Carter icp]

7 hours ago, Geoffggi said:

Why do they never learn ??

 

   Did you just read the headline ?

[jwest10]

7 hours ago, Geoffggi said:

Why do they never learn ??

Anger beyond belief

[hotchilli]

7 hours ago, Geoffggi said:

Why do they never learn ??

At least he had a way out this time...

[Joe Farang]

11 hours ago, Geoffggi said:

Why do they never learn ??

When will you learn ?