LONDON — One of 12 boys dramatically rescued from a Thai collapse 2018 has died at a college in Britain, authorities stated on Wednesday.
Duangpetch Promthep, 17, was captain of the Wild Boars soccer group that was stranded in floodwaters within the collapse northern Thailand in June 2018.
The nail-biting 18-day rescue effort made headlines throughout the globe and has since impressed motion pictures, documentaries and books.
He was awarded a soccer scholarship to review at Brooke House College in Leicestershire, central England, final yr.
“Today my dream came true,” Duangpetch wrote on Instagram in August. “I will focus and do my best.”
Leicestershire police stated they have been referred to as to the boarding faculty on Sunday over issues for the welfare of a pupil, who they didn’t identify consistent with police protocols within the UK.
“The pupil—a 17-year-old boy—was taken to hospital. He has since died,” the power stated, including his demise was “not being treated as suspicious.”
Mark Gooding, Britain’s ambassador in Bangkok, tweeted his condolences to Duangpetch’s household.
Thai charity Zico Foundation, which helped him safe the scholarship, additionally expressed condolences to his household on Facebook, as did a team-mate who was rescued from the cave.
Reports in Thailand stated Duangpetch had slipped over and suffered a head damage, and was in hospital on a respirator for 2 days earlier than he died. — Agence France-Presse
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