Young Speulunkers lost in Cave

Jimbuna · 07-08-18, 07:05 AM

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

em2nought · 07-08-18, 09:30 AM

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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 · 07-08-18, 09:56 AM

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 · 07-08-18, 12:17 PM

I try to follow it on our news channel.

Secondly

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

Markus

Gargamel · 07-08-18, 07:32 PM

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 · 07-08-18, 07:50 PM

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 · 07-08-18, 08:19 PM

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.

07-08-18, 07:05 AM	#1
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,539 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	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 __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

07-08-18, 09:56 AM	#3
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,539 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	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. __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

07-08-18, 07:32 PM	#5
Gargamel Lucky Sailor Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Rome Posts: 4,273 Downloads: 81 Uploads: 0	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. __________________ Luck is a residue of Design.

07-08-18, 07:50 PM	#6
em2nought Ocean Warrior Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 3,485 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	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? __________________ em2nought is ecstatic garbage!

07-08-18, 08:19 PM	#7
Gargamel Lucky Sailor Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Rome Posts: 4,273 Downloads: 81 Uploads: 0	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. __________________ Luck is a residue of Design.

07-08-18, 12:17 PM	#4
mapuc CINC Pacific Fleet Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Denmark Posts: 20,537 Downloads: 37 Uploads: 0	I try to follow it on our news channel. Secondly This suspenseful drama will soon come to a cinema near you. Markus