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Thai diver dies from infection contracted during cave rescue that saved 12 boys

The divers' complex rescue effort captured the world's attention .

A Thai navy SEAL diver who was part of the heroic crew who staged the cave rescue that drew praise from around the world has died of a blood infection.

Petty officer Beiret Bureerak contracted the infection after taking part in the brave rescue of 12 boys and their football coach from a flooded cave in northern Thailand last year.

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