Thai Cave Rescue
Season 45 Episode 14 | 53m 34s
In July 2018, the world held its breath as an international team of cave divers endeavored to rescue 12 boys and their soccer coach stranded deep in a flooded cave in Thailand. Follow the harrowing operation and discover the scientific ingenuity that made the rescue possible.
Aired: 10/29/18
Expires: 10/02/21
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