 The letters made public by the Thai Navy SEALs were deeply moving, scrawling hearts and smiley faces on notepaper. The boys told their parents again and again they loved them and not to worry. On July 7th, two weeks had passed since the boys went missing. Out of the blue, Thai authorities announced they were pulling the boys out now. Journalists and volunteers were asked to leave the cave rescue site in a brisk, steely mood overtook the camp.