(UTV|COLOMBO) – The Thai boys trapped in a cave for two weeks have written letters to their parents, saying “don’t worry… we are all strong,” the BBC reported.
The handwritten notes include requests for food, including fried chicken.
“Teacher, don’t give us lots of homework!” read one. The team’s coach also offered his “apologies” to the parents in a separate letter.
The 12 boys and their coach were exploring the cave when they became trapped by flood waters on 23 June.
In his letter, the 25-year-old coach Ekkapol Chantawong reassured parents, saying: “Dear all kids’ parents, now all of them are fine, the rescue team is treating us well.
“And I promise I will take care of the kids as best as I can. Thank you for everyone’s that come to help.
“I also sincerely apologise to the kids’ parents.”
The group sent their notes after receiving letters from their families, in their first communication since attempts to establish a phone line inside the cave failed earlier this week.
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