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Thai Cave Rescue

Passport 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

Rating: TV-PG

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