Some heroes wear oxygen tanks, rather than capes. The world watched in hope rather than in expectation this week, as 12 boys and their soccer coach fought for their lives during the Thai cave rescue.
As Good Things Guy reports, there was a South African influence on the mission.
Scenes of joy erupted when the twelfth and final boy was extracted from the cave and taken to safety. After 17 days trapped in a cold, dark hole, they had defied the odds and escaped to freedom.
Who is Leandro Gerardo?
One of the brave divers who helped these kids navigate their way through treacherous waters was Leandro Nicolas Gerardo. He was born in Argentina, but grew up in South Africa and attended Pinetown High School in KZN as a boy.
He offered his services to the rescue teams in Chiang Rai, and took time off work to fly from his home in Bangkok and volunteer with fellow divers.
Thai cave rescue gets South African assistance
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