Duangpetch Promthep, the captain of the Wild Boars soccer team, who were famously rescued from a Thai cave in 2018, has passed away at the age of 17 in Leicestershire, UK.
Promthep was among the 12 boys and their coach who were trapped in the Tham Luang Nang Non cave for 18 days in 2018, in a dramatic rescue that captured the world’s attention. The group was eventually rescued by a team of divers and other rescuers, with Promthep serving as a source of inspiration and leadership for his teammates throughout the ordeal.
According to reports, Promthep had been living in the UK with his family and had sustained a head injury that led to his death. The exact circumstances surrounding his injury and subsequent passing have not been disclosed.
News of Promthep’s passing has sparked an outpouring of condolences and tributes from around the world, with many expressing their sadness at the loss of such a young life. Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has reportedly offered his condolences to Promthep’s family and expressed his gratitude for the team’s successful rescue in 2018.
Promthep’s death serves as a reminder of the bravery and resilience that he and his teammates demonstrated during their time in the cave and the global community’s collective relief and joy when they were ultimately rescued. The loss of such a young life is a tragedy, and Promthep’s memory will undoubtedly be cherished by those who knew and loved him.
As the world mourns the passing of Duangpetch Promthep, his legacy will live on through the story of his team’s remarkable survival and rescue in the Thai cave, which remains a testament to the power of human resilience and the strength of the human spirit in the face of adversity.