FOX NEWS: Thai soccer team facing a number of medical issues


Thai soccer team facing a number of medical issues



Experts say rescue of a Thai soccer team trapped in a cave could take months. Dr. Marc Siegel weighs in on 'Fox News @ Night.'

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