First four rescued Thai cave boys ask for spicy basil pork and rice after first night in hospital

The four members of a Thai youth football team who were rescued yesterday, after more than two weeks in a cave, are 'strong and safe', officials say.

The teenagers woke up 'hungry' on Monday morning, and asked for pad kra pao - a pork and holy basil stir fry dish - with rice, the rescue chief told a press conference.

They have not yet been able to see their families due to risk of infections, but a reunion should be taking place in hospital late on Monday. 

'They (the four) will be kept away from their parents for a while because we are concerned about infections,' Narongsak Osottanakorn told reporters, adding doctors will decide on family visits 'at a distance or through glass.' 

‘Doctors have told us we must be careful about the food that is given to them because they are fragile after starving for many days.

‘The doctors are evaluating when the parents and other relatives can visit the boys in hospital. We tell them to come as soon as the doctors give permission.’ 

The three-and-a-half-hour mission, led by expert British divers, saw four children being calmly guided to safety after 15 days of being stuck in their fetid underground prison.

 





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