Young Speulunkers lost in Cave

[Reece]

If they can hear roosters crowing and dogs barking then there has to a way to dig through the top, I would give priority to locating their position from above.

[Jimbuna]

Originally Posted by Aktungbby

the problem just got worse; a Thai Seal has drowned
after delivering oxygen to the trapped kids.

I predicted/feared that might happen whilst talking to the wife last night

Now add to the dilemna, oxygen levels in the chamber have dropped to 15%, the usual level being 21% plus the fact heavy monsoon rains are expected on Sunday, threatening further flooding and the scenario is changing at an alarming pace.

A decision on what to do next is imminent I suspect.

[mapuc]

Yesterday a Danish volunteer said to Danish TV.

"The kids have said they heard sounds of other children playing outside and other sounds.

This could mean there may be an another entrance, we have to find it"

Markus

[Jimbuna]

Twelve Thai boys trapped in a cave have exchanged emotional letters with their parents, for the first time since their ordeal began two weeks ago.

"Don't worry, we are all strong," one child said in a note. "Teacher, don't give us lots of homework!" he joked.

The football coach who took the boys into the cave apologised to parents, but they wrote he was not to blame.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-44748924

Bless em all

[magic452]

It looks like the rescue effort has begun.
Hopefully all goes well.


http://www.foxnews.com/world/2018/07...cials-say.html


Magic

[Aktungbby]

MY UNDERSTANDING IS: THERE ARE TWO DIVERS PER CHILD INSTEAD OF THREE; SO FEWER MOVING PARTS AND BETTER EFFICIENCY....

[Jimbuna]

Wearing full-face masks, which are easier for novice divers than traditional respirators, each boy will be accompanied by two divers who will also carry their air supply.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-44755452

I should imagine the adult will be the last to leave if the decision is his to make.

Bring em home

[Jimbuna]

It has just been reported that at least two of the boys have been successfully rescued

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-44757804

[Aktungbby]

Originally Posted by Jimbuna

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-44755452

I should imagine the adult will be the last to leave if the decision is his to make.

Bring em home

BY ALL ACCOUNTS HE IS A TRUE LEADER, KEPT THOSE KIDS FROM DROWNING , AND THE CAPTAIN ALWAYS LEAVES LAST!
KUDOS TO THE BRITS: https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-44690688

The first voice 12 young Thai footballers and their coach heard after nine days trapped in caves was that of Briton John Volanthen. "How many of you?" he asked. "Thirteen? Brilliant."
It meant that, finally, they had been found.
Mr Volanthen and Richard Stanton MBE (FOR PREVIOUS CAVE RESCUES) were in the cave after being called in by Thai authorities along with another British caving expert, Robert Harper.

MR STANTON MBE IS PROVING 'WORTHY OF HIS SPURS' PERHAPS HE'LL BE ELEVATED TO A HIGHER RANK OF THE ORDER....

[em2nought]

Originally Posted by Jimbuna

It has just been reported that at least two of the boys have been successfully rescued

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-44757804

Great news!

[Jimbuna]

Four brought out safe and well but operation temporarily halted and will recommence early Monday morning.

However, the rain that had Thai authorities so worried appears to have arrived.

[mapuc]

I try to follow it on our news channel.

Secondly

This suspenseful drama will soon come to a cinema near you.

Markus

[Gargamel]

This is a bold move by the rescuers. Given the window they have, I can't exactly blame them. Even if they only get out a few before the rains return, that's a few more saved. It will lessen the resources being consumed by the remainder until the water's recede or other methods are tried.



Having spent a number of years in SAR and Emergency Services, I know that community will be watching this operation closely. So far, from the lay reports I've been reading, the rescue operation is being well run. The amount of expertise they immediately brought in is stupendous in it's scope. At the very least, the availabilty of divers qualified to make these dives is pretty rare. The SAR community will be taking a good look at this operation, hopefully to use as an example on how to run an good operation.

[em2nought]

I wonder if they're bringing out the sturdiest and least afraid boys first? That would be the way to go I think. Once they've made it the other boys might become more confident, and if not then at least the oxygen needed in the cave has been reduced. They should probably take an inflatable raft in with them so there will be someplace to go if the beach disappears due to rising water. Coach goes last of course, not as punishment but to keep the boys buoyed up figuratively and literally maybe. I wonder if they told the boys about the SEAL? I don't think they need to know that until they're out, but maybe going or staying should be their call?

[Gargamel]

They went the opposite route, they brought out the weakest ones first. Which makes sense, as they are under a time crunch, and the rest may be stuck there for a while.