Meditate for hope: Monk rescued from flooded cave in Thailand
| Updated: Apr 08, 2021, 01:37 PM IST
Equipped with swimming skills and peace of mind, this is how a monk survived dark caves
A meditating Buddhist monk was rescued from a flooded cave in Thailand's Phra Sai Ngam cave in Phitsanulok province
A meditating Buddhist monk was rescued from a flooded cave in Thailand's Phra Sai Ngam cave in Phitsanulok province
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The monk entered the cave wearing only simple brown robes and was trapped inside the cave by severe flooding, until rescuers were able to reach him.
The monk entered the cave wearing only simple brown robes and was trapped inside the cave by severe flooding, until rescuers were able to reach him.
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small team reached the monk and wrapped him in a foil survival blanket to keep him warm while they checked his state of health.
When authorities were informed of his absence, nearly 100 people started a rescue operation. A small team reached the monk and wrapped him in a foil survival blanket to keep him warm while they checked his state of health.
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The monk is now in hospital with a slight fever and health workers will continue to monitor his condition.
The monk is now in hospital with a slight fever and health workers will continue to monitor his condition.