The first four boys to be rescued have now seen their parents, and the other four will likely see their parents today, Michael Safi is reporting from the scene.
The reunification was from a distance however - the boys are in hospital and only saw their parents through glass.
Health officials have in the last few minutes provided an update on the state of the boys. The boys are generally health and safe, doctors said, but two are receiving treatment for “minor” lung infections.
It will be at least seven days before they are discharged from hospital.