Cave Rescue in Thailand

by 'Wolfie Sun Jul 08, 2018 6:13 pm

Four boys so far, from a group of 12 boys and their soccer coach, have been rescued from a flooded cave in Thailand, where they have been trapped for over a week..

https://www.theguardian.com/news/video/2018/jul/08/thai-authorities-evacuate-cave-site-and-send-18-divers-in-for-rescue-video

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-07-08/first-boys-rescued-from-thai-cave/9956044

https://www.theherald.com.au/story/5513806/thai-boys-perilous-trip-through-dark-maze/?cs=5

https://www.smh.com.au/world/asia/the-australian-doctor-playing-a-key-role-in-thai-cave-rescue-20180708-p4zq9r.html

by magica Sun Jul 08, 2018 6:20 pm

What a scary time for them all. They still need to get more out. Hope they're successful soon.

by Original Quill Sun Jul 08, 2018 6:41 pm

Good Morning America has been on it all day.

cheers

by 'Wolfie Mon Jul 09, 2018 11:08 am

A prime example of international co-operation in this rescue effort; countries providing 'elite' divers and rescue workers to assist the Thais have included :

Australia
Britain
China
Israel
Laos
Myanmar
USA..

As well as the divers and rescue experts numbering over 90 people on site, the accompanying military, police and medical personnel, local volunteers and support services have brought the total up to around a thousand people being involved over the past fortnight; plus a couple of hundred journalists camped nearby.. Cave Rescue in Thailand 2089010162

by Original Quill Mon Jul 09, 2018 3:40 pm

8 boys rescued as of this am, Monday, July 9th. Four left, and the coach.

cheers

by magica Mon Jul 09, 2018 5:55 pm

Let's hope they are ok and rescued soon.

by Syl Mon Jul 09, 2018 6:31 pm

Hopfully they will all be rescued and all fully recover from their ordeal.

Its tragic that a heroic diver lost his life whilst trying to reach the lads.

Has any reason been given why the adult in the group decided to enter the caves in the first place.

by magica Tue Jul 10, 2018 9:06 am

I don't know Syl, but they are bringing the rest up today. cheers

How scary for those underground, don't bear thinking about.

by Eilzel Tue Jul 10, 2018 9:24 am

Syl wrote:Hopfully they will all be rescued and all fully recover from their ordeal.

Its tragic that a heroic diver lost his life whilst trying to reach the lads.

Has any reason been given why the adult in the group decided to enter the caves in the first place.

I read last week that this is something they've done before, at this time of year, and there was never a problem.

There are signs warning not to go too far into the cave during rainy season. I figure that experience may led the coach to assume it would be fine. In Thailand there is a common phrase, "Mai Pen Rai", which roughly translates as "everything will be fine" and is used to brush aside talk of any problems or risks. It can seem baffling to foreigners, but is a big part of Thai culture.

Regardless, I think the coach has paid 10x over for any mistake on his part. Photos show him incredibly gaunt looking owing to his giving up food for the boys, who he alone kept safe for 9 days.

Hoping for this to be over by the end of today Smile

by Syl Tue Jul 10, 2018 12:44 pm

I read the coach had refused food so the boys could eat, Im sure he must blame himself , but obviously he had no way of knowing the tragedy that would unfold.

God willing they all get out without any more deaths.

by Eilzel Tue Jul 10, 2018 1:28 pm

News just in. All 12 boys and the coach are out! Absolutely fantastic outcome cheers

by Vintage Tue Jul 10, 2018 1:40 pm

Wonderful news.
How well people can come together when required, great work by everyone involved.

by magica Tue Jul 10, 2018 3:19 pm

Great news. All safe and well cheers

by Original Quill Tue Jul 10, 2018 5:57 pm

Great ending to a great story. cheers

by Syl Tue Jul 10, 2018 7:43 pm

Cause for celebration, but I hope the hero who died in the rescue is never forgotten.

by eddie Wed Jul 11, 2018 2:47 am

by Syl Wed Jul 11, 2018 1:01 pm

eddie Reilly wrote:

Thanks Eddie, I cant post pics or articles from here.

by eddie Wed Jul 11, 2018 3:37 pm

His family must be so bloody proud of him.
What a man.

by Syl Wed Jul 11, 2018 10:05 pm

A true hero.
I have watched/listened to news on several channels in the last day or two, none have mentioned this man, I find that really sad.

by eddie Wed Jul 11, 2018 10:31 pm

Syl wrote:A true hero.
I have watched/listened to news on several channels in the last day or two, none have mentioned this man, I find that really sad.

Yeah, perhaps they will now that the boys are safe.

by Guest Sun Jul 29, 2018 10:31 am

I bet nobody hear heard this reality, because the company was Israeli

Yet time and again it is Israeli's who are leading the world in technological advances. From advances in solving the global water crisis to advances in medical science. Yet they pushed to the back pages with this, based on the political policies of their own governement.

That is completely wrong

by 'Wolfie Sun Jul 29, 2018 12:42 pm

I mentioned Israel, in my second post up there...

by Guest Sun Jul 29, 2018 3:16 pm

WhoseYourWolfie wrote:

I mentioned Israel, in my second post up there...

I missed that, apologies mate

by nicko Sun Jul 29, 2018 6:58 pm

Israel are leaders in many fields, but because they are Jews they don't get the praise they are entitled to !

by Guest Sun Jul 29, 2018 7:00 pm

nicko wrote:Israel are leaders in many fields, but because they are Jews they don't get the praise they are entitled to !

+1

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