Missing Thai soccer boys and coach are found alive in cave, EVERYONE is out of the cave!

[aprilgail]

Reuters is saying that 6 boys are rescued and now in the hospital being checked out

 

[lovin'fl]

Watching some of the coverage.

I also heard overnight (our time) there was an accident involving a truck full of rescuers who were working from “above”, and that one of the passengers was in very serious condition, and there were others injured as well. We haven’t heard much about it with all the other activity today.

I read they are all okay.

 

[Imzadi]

You'd think they could have a larger number of divers, so that a pair could be assigned to each person being rescued, & no divers would have to repeat. I guess the lack of that speaks to how much skill is required.

I heard 2 divers are assigned to each boy. Or 3? The Thai official said all 12 divers today were out of the cave for the night.

I think one of the main problems is getting all those dang oxygen tanks through those narrow passage ways. The Thai official said they have to reset the tanks for tomorrow. That probably takes considerable time.

 

[lovin'fl]

I wish they would switch the next groups to 2 groups of 4 & 5, instead of 3 groups of 3. With the long waits they're doing between groups to let the divers rest, I'm really worried about a flash flood causing problems for the final group(s).

You'd think they could have a larger number of divers, so that a pair could be assigned to each person being rescued, & no divers would have to repeat. I guess the lack of that speaks to how much skill is required.

I heard they have 18 divers??? And I am guessing several went all the way up to the boys but they likely had to keep that limited due to oxygen levels. Then maybe they had several more stationed at various intervals along the way and they'd pass each kid off like a relay...KWIM??? Just a guess.

 

[Shanti]

I heard 2 divers are assigned to each boy. Or 3? The Thai official said all 12 divers today were out of the cave for the night.

I think one of the main problems is getting all those dang oxygen tanks through those narrow passage ways. The Thai official said they have to reset the tanks for tomorrow. That probably takes considerable time.

I know they have 2 divers per child, but I've read that the divers are having to rest so they can repeat the process. I meant that it would be nice if no repeating of divers was necessary.

 

[Pea-n-Me]

Too many people will use up too much oxygen. They’re probably keeping just those that are critical to the rescue.

 

[Franrose]

An ex U.S. Navy seal they consulted with had said by deciding to bring out the weakest boys first, if something did go wrong, they could quickly expedite moving the stronger boys earlier & faster as they are more fit to make the changes.

I've read both that the strongest were moved first, and the weakest lol. The reasoning behind the strongest was so that they could work out any kinks in the plan. I think it's safe to assume that right now, no report is 100%

("The rescue has been concluded for the night and will resume in 10-20 hours because “we’ve used all the oxygen,” according to Narongsak [head of the joint command centre coordinating the rescue], who said the healthiest were taken out first." - The Guardian)

 

[lovin'fl]

Rescue base is chamber 3, maybe??? I think.

 

[lovin'fl]

Another one that shows better the turns and curves.

 

[Imzadi]

Oh no! Now, I'm making inaccurate statements. I said in a previous post:

An ex U.S. Navy seal they consulted with had said by deciding to bring out the weakest boys first, if something did go wrong, they could quickly expedite moving the stronger boys earlier & faster as they are more fit to make the changes.
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I just got back from the bathroom and re-read my post. I meant "they" as in ABC news, not the Thai authorities, which I realize "they" could have been interpreted as.

 

[lovin'fl]

Sorry...one more.

 

[Imzadi]

I heard they have 18 divers??? And I am guessing several went all the way up to the boys but they likely had to keep that limited due to oxygen levels. Then maybe they had several more stationed at various intervals along the way and they'd pass each kid off like a relay...KWIM??? Just a guess.

I'm thinking there are extra divers who went in with the rescue team for support. And remember, there is a doctor and a psychologist who supposedly are staying with the boys throughout. They have to come out too some time. They will probably be there till the end. Although, maybe those two have been routinely changed out. They are also Seals, so they don't need help getting out.

 

[Imzadi]

I think it's safe to assume that right now, no report is 100%

I bet all the news sources' interpreters are listening to each other and repeating what they've heard from some other interpreter, thinking that other one has the right info.

 

[AlohaNow]

Ya know, the term 'hero' gets thrown around a lot these days, but really.....in this situation.....

 

[lovin'fl]

It's raining there now. Man, I just want them to all be out.

 

[PollyannaMom]

I'm thinking there are extra divers who went in with the rescue team for support. And remember, there is a doctor and a psychologist who supposedly are staying with the boys throughout. They have to come out too some time. They will probably be there till the end. Although, maybe those two have been routinely changed out. They are also Seals, so they don't need help getting out.

Maybe they'll be the ones to come with the coach, then?

 

[Imzadi]

It's raining there now. Man, I just want them to all be out.

I just hope the pumps don't break down. The pumps are supposed to lower the water level. But, with the rain, maybe it's enough if they just keep the water level about the same for the next couple of days?

 

[Imzadi]

Maybe they'll be the ones to come with the coach, then?

 

[Shanti]

It's raining there now. Man, I just want them to all be out.

Yes, I wish they could hurry somehow. I'm from a region prone to flash floods, so I know how quickly a dry landscape can turn into a raging river. Every hour they're there is putting them at greater risk.

 

[jerseygal]

Prayers and good positive thoughts for all of them!!