Triumph of the human spirit in ‘Thai Cave Rescue’ /

Discovery’s “Operation Thai Cave Rescue” recounts the human and scientific drama behind one of the most difficult rescues attempted in human history.

From the moment the heartbreaking news broke that 12 Thai soccer players and their coach were stuck in a cave near the Myanmar border, the world has been glued to the rescue and recovery operations.

The documentary focuses on the triumph of the human spirit and the extraordinary scientific and technological innovations used to complete this miracle rescue.

It features interviews with family members, medical and mental health experts, renowned cave-diving instructors and the world’s leading rescue experts. The film paints a full picture of what the boys and their rescuers were experiencing.

The one-hour special, the first documentary to explore every angle of the mission, will air on July 23, 9 p.m. on Discovery Channel. The replay is on July 29 at 9:50 p.m.