As the Thai American community sent their prayers for the boys stranded in a cave in Thailand, four more were rescued today-bringing the total to eight.
CNN reports rescue operations were suspended for the day after the eighth boy was brought out. Five more boys and their coach remain behind.
Many Thai Americans across the country are gathered at temples to pray for continued success.
In San Francisco community members are at the San Francisco Dhammaram Temple, reported ABC7.
“I hope the team got enough rest, they can do their best tomorrow — I hope they can all come out safely,” said Rungkamol Gunjeakpong, a temple member.
Heavy rains feared could hamper rescue efforts.
“It pretty much rains all day, sometimes every day or maybe every other day, it just depends on the area where you are at,” said Tipawan Guerrero to KWTX.
Guerrero moved from Thailand to the United States two years ago. She’s glad her new country is helping her native country.
“I mean, we’re a big country and Thailand is a small country. We’re just thankful somebody is able to help us,” said Guerrero.
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