Divers Begin Second Rescue Mission to Free the Remaining Boys Trapped in a Flooded Thai Cave

(MAE SAI, Thailand) — Thai authorities said the second phase of the operation to rescue a youth soccer team trapped in a flooded cave was underway Monday, a day after four of the 12 boys were pulled from the complex after more than two weeks underground.

Chiang Rai acting Gov. Narongsak Osatanakorn said the second phase began at 11 a.m. and authorities "hope to hear good news in the next few hours." Nine people remain trapped in the cave, including the team's coach.