Thai Navy SEAL Dies From Infection He Contracted During Cave Rescue

Four Thai Navy Seals are seen after leaving the cave during the rescue mission in Chiang Rai Province, Thailand, on July 10, 2018. Thai Navy Seal/via Reuters

A Thai Navy SEAL has died from an infection he contracted during the daring rescue of 12 boys and their soccer coach from a flooded cave in Thailand last year.

The Thai Royal Navy confirmed the death of Petty Officer Beirut Pakbara in a statement Friday.