Thailand cave rescue operation

We warmly welcome the news that 12 boys and their soccer coach have been found alive after being trapped for nine days in a flooded cave in Chiang Rai, Thailand.

Australia has played a small but important role in supporting the Government of Thailand's search efforts.

Our team of specialists are supporting the Royal Thai Navy to get much needed food and first aid to the group, and plan for their safe evacuation from the cave.

An Australian Federal Police Specialist Response Group team of six divers is continuing to assist the cave rescue operation, along with ADF, AFP and DFAT liaison and coordination specialists.

We acknowledge the Government of Thailand's strong leadership throughout this search and rescue operation.