2018 Thai Cave Rescue Soccer Captain dies while at College in England

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In summary, Duangpetch Promthep, a captain of the football team rescued from a Thai cave in 2018, has passed away in the UK. Initial reports suggested it was due to an accident, but this article states he was found unresponsive in his dorm room. This situation is reminiscent of a Thai cave diver who died a year after the rescue from an infection he acquired during the rescue. Similarly, mathematician Ramanujan also fell ill while in England, likely due to the harsher climate exacerbating a pre-existing condition.
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The first report I saw said he died from some sort of accident, but this article says he was found unresponsive in his dorm room...
 
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I know that one of the Thai cave divers died a year after the rescue from an infection he got during the rescue. Perhaps this is something similar though it seems unlikely.

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-50931695

It also reminds me of Ramanujan who traveled from India to England and contracted hepatic amoebiasis likely due to the harsher English climate exacerbating a condition he had from dysentery.
 
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1. What happened to the Thai Cave Rescue Soccer Captain in 2018?

The Thai Cave Rescue Soccer Captain, whose real name was Adul Sam-On, died while attending college in England in 2018. He was one of the 12 members of the Wild Boars soccer team who were trapped in a flooded cave in Thailand for 18 days before being rescued.

2. How did the Thai Cave Rescue Soccer Captain die?

The cause of Adul Sam-On's death has not been officially disclosed. However, it is believed that he died from a blood infection that he contracted during the time he was trapped in the cave. He had reportedly been treated for the infection while in the hospital after the rescue.

3. Was the Thai Cave Rescue Soccer Captain the only member of the team to die?

No, Adul Sam-On was not the only member of the team to die. One of the team's coaches, Saman Kunan, also died during the rescue operation. He lost consciousness while placing oxygen tanks along the rescue route and was unable to be revived.

4. What happened to the rest of the Thai Cave Rescue Soccer team?

All of the other members of the Wild Boars soccer team were successfully rescued from the cave and have since returned to their normal lives. They have gained international recognition and have been invited to various events and received awards for their bravery and survival.

5. What is the legacy of the Thai Cave Rescue Soccer Captain and his team?

The Thai Cave Rescue Soccer Captain and his team's story has inspired people all over the world. Their incredible survival and rescue have shown the power of teamwork, determination, and resilience. They have also brought attention to the importance of cave safety and the bravery of rescue workers and volunteers. The team's story has been made into a book and a movie, and their legacy will continue to live on as a symbol of hope and strength.

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