With victory signs, rescued Thai boys celebrate freedom

The first 11-hour rescue operation on Sunday brought out four boys from the cave. Another four boys were extracted by the same team on Monday. These eight boys were being treated in hospital and were in good condition, according to hospital sources.

The remaining four boys and their coach were rescued on Tuesday and were sent to hospital by helicopters.

The football coach was one of the last to be extricated from the cave.

The city of Chiang Rai burst into celebration at the news that all 13 people trapped in the cave had safely emerged.