Thailand - FOUND ALIVE - 12 Boys And Coach Rescued from Cave, 23 June 2018 #6

[Jax49]

CNN reporter speechless by rescue news - CNN Video

 

[Elley Mae]

"I want to tell the coach thank you so much for helping the boys survive this long," said one Chiang Rai woman wearing a traditional dress, tears brimming in her eyes.

Twelve boys and coach rescued from cave - live updates

The plight of the boys and their coach has riveted Thailand and much of the world - from the heart-sinking news that they were missing to the first flickering video of the huddle of anxious yet smiling boys when they were found 10 days later by a pair of British divers.

A BIG THANK YOU TO



John Volanthen and Rick Stanton - Dive on

 

[whitelilac]

Already

Thai cave rescue movie in early stages as producers arrive on the scene

 

[Really?]

Its coming home.....it’s coming home"...........football’s coming home.



Yeah kids !

 

[Elley Mae]

He was a day late and a dollar short < old saying.

O/T

Doesn’t he have a tent that needs him. J/k

Guardian
Elon Musk queries expertise of Thai cave rescue officials

Elon Musk has questioned the expertise of Thai rescue officials who turned down his offer of a submarine, despite their having organised the successful rescue of all 12 boys and their football coach from a flooded cave.
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Hurt his feelings, I guess.

 

[Shiressleuth]

From this Tweet and article below: Global News Thailand on Twitter



Thailand cave rescue: Doctor DEMANDS new plan warning ‘weakest may die if not saved NOW'

I'm glad I didn't read that article before the boys were rescued. It says Dr Harris was experienced at bringing bodies out of caves and had done so in a particular Oz case.

There is another headline in this article that talks about the boys' mental health. Is anyone able to pull that up and post the text on here? It wouldn't load for me.

 

[Elley Mae]

Already

Thai cave rescue movie in early stages as producers arrive on the scene

Honestly I think it’s a good idea.

It will bring attention to the dangers and highlight all the hero’s.

And the wild boars, coach & family will most likely be paid for their story.

 

[margarita25]

""Many people are coming," the divers told the boys, as they perched on a rocky ledge deep within the cave, nine days into what would be for some an 18-day ordeal."

World's leading cave divers came together to save trapped Thai boys - CNN

 

[kkdj]

As usual we can make up our own minds. However, the coach was weak yet came out last.

Yes they did say this. But, I think if I were the adult I would have to get all the children out first. Not saying they even gave him a choice, but I believe in women and children saved first and the captain goes down with the ship so to speak.

 

[Shiressleuth]

He was a day late and a dollar short < old saying.

O/T

Doesn’t he have a tent that needs him. J/k

And what does Dick Stanton say?
Could the sub bend around a 15 inch wide tunnel?

 

[AliceInPain]

Honestly I think it’s a good idea.

It will bring attention to the dangers and highlight all the hero’s.

And the wild boars, coach & family will most likely be paid for their story.

I'm not so sure the boys and their families will get a penny from this:
"... He added that the movie will center around the two British divers who stumbled across the trapped soccer team after days of searching"

I'll watch the documentaries, read all the articles, watch all the interviews, I'll even disable my adblocker!, as long as I know these boys will benefit from it.

(ETA: oops! Well, forbidden word would be an app thing that makes me control what I see on the internet)

 

[margarita25]

Elon Musk Leaves Unused Mini-Sub in Thai Cave

 

[kkdj]

Honestly I think it’s a good idea.

It will bring attention to the dangers and highlight all the hero’s.

And the wild boars, coach & family will most likely be paid for their story.

They better get someone to agent them into a fair deal.

 

[Elley Mae]

He’s been described as “essential” to the rescue bid to save the trapped Thai schoolboys because of his unique skills and experience.

“He’s an interesting character,” MedSTAR clinical director Andrew Pearce told reporters on Monday as the rescue efforts in Thailand continued.

“Harry is selfless, he is extremely thoughtful. He’s a quiet person. He is the type of guy who will give of his all.

“He was actually meant to be on holiday and gave up his holiday so that he could be part of this.”

Dr Pearce said Dr Harris was known globally both for his work as a doctor and his ability to retrieve people from difficult places.

“He’s using those skills at the moment, not only as a doctor but the added benefit that he happens to have this amazing ability to do what no-one else does in diving into very dark, tight spaces with not a lot of equipment,” he said.

“In this small fraternity of people, when you get asked for by name you’re known worldwide for your skills.”

Tragic past of Thai rescue doctor

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The Australian’s Amanda Hodge reported that Adelaide anaesthetist Richard Harris played a central role in the rescue to the end, diving each day all the way to where the boys were trapped to check their condition before clearing them to dive.

The Thai boys and their coach are all free


I read about him being there 2-3 days ago and commented that he was probably the one to make the decision on weakest first.

 

[margarita25]

Brother Ekk: Thai coach who put players first right to the end

"Whether this was the coach’s decision or that of the rescue divers remains unknown, but those who know him say they have no doubt that the man they know as Pi Ekk (Brother Ekk) would have made sure his players had made it to safety first.

“After playing, he always let all of us drink water first, and he’d drink last,” said Songpol Kanthawong, 13, who practised with the Wild Boars on 23 June, the day his coach and 12 of his team-mates became trapped. Songpol missed out on the cave visit because he did not have his bike with him to cycle to Tham Luang with the others.

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“Coach Ekk always thinks of others before himself,” he said."

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Thai cave rescue: Father of rescued teen can't wait to hug his son - CNN

""I want to hug him... and I want to tell him that I'm happy," a glassy-eyed Wongsukchan said.
14-year-old Akarat Wongsukchan was freed from the cave on Monday, his father said.

As he left the complex, Wongsukchan stopped to thank each person he passed along the way. More than 100 specialists and thousands of support staff were involved in the rescue effort that lasted nearly three weeks and transfixed Thailand and the wider world."


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Cave rescue hailed as Thailand's 'mission impossible' – video

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'17 days that will be remembered forever': All are safe in riveting Thai cave rescue

“"We did what no one ever thought we could do,” he said. “This was a mission impossible that we have accomplished."

Narongsak credited the teamwork of all the local and international rescue personnel, volunteers and agencies that took part in the massive operation and said there was a lesson to be learned for Thailand and the world.

“I believe we have a special power: love,” he said. “We love each other. We sent love into the cave. This is the lesson I want Thailand to remember, this is the lesson I want the world to see.”"

 

[Jax49]

The rescue of the Thai cave boys is a triumph of bravery, expertise and love | Suzanne Moore

"Sometimes all other news seems irrelevant. The Thai boys and their coach are out. They are rescued. It’s been heart-in-mouth stuff for days, but finally the Wild Boars and their young coach are free and, God knows, I am in bits and overawed at this rescue effort – at the pure unflashy heroism of these divers. The world has watched and prayed for the lost boys.

To be trapped underground as dark water rises is the stuff of nightmares. To enter willingly into these cavities and squeeze through in order to take in food and medicine and finally to free these boys is courageous beyond belief."

 

[Gardener1850]

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[kkdj]

He’s been described as “essential” to the rescue bid to save the trapped Thai schoolboys because of his unique skills and experience.

“He’s an interesting character,” MedSTAR clinical director Andrew Pearce told reporters on Monday as the rescue efforts in Thailand continued.

“Harry is selfless, he is extremely thoughtful. He’s a quiet person. He is the type of guy who will give of his all.

“He was actually meant to be on holiday and gave up his holiday so that he could be part of this.”

Dr Pearce said Dr Harris was known globally both for his work as a doctor and his ability to retrieve people from difficult places.

“He’s using those skills at the moment, not only as a doctor but the added benefit that he happens to have this amazing ability to do what no-one else does in diving into very dark, tight spaces with not a lot of equipment,” he said.

“In this small fraternity of people, when you get asked for by name you’re known worldwide for your skills.”

Tragic past of Thai rescue doctor

....

The Australian’s Amanda Hodge reported that Adelaide anaesthetist Richard Harris played a central role in the rescue to the end, diving each day all the way to where the boys were trapped to check their condition before clearing them to dive.

The Thai boys and their coach are all free


I read about him being there 2-3 days ago and commented that he was probably the one to make the decision on weakest first.

I didn't realize he went in and out everyday. I thought he had stayed there the whole time.
He sounds like quite a guy!

 

[Gardener1850]

I'm glad I didn't read that article before the boys were rescued. It says Dr Harris was experienced at bringing bodies out of caves and had done so in a particular Oz case.

There is another headline in this article that talks about the boys' mental health. Is anyone able to pull that up and post the text on here? It wouldn't load for me.

Child psychiatrist Dr Andrea Danese said: “This is a psychologically traumatic experience.

“These children will have been exposed to a condition that threatens their survival.”

Mr Danese added: “Once the operation is over and they are safe I expect that a sizeable minority of these children will not only develop emotional symptoms such as being tearful and being more clingy with their parents but also diagnosable mental health problems such as depression, anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorder.

“One thing that many children who develop post-traumatic stress disorder do is try to avoid reminders of the incidents.

“And in a situation like this, I would expect many reminders could be there.

“For example, interest from the press or questions from teachers and friends and family.

“And so that might cause quite impairing conditions where children might isolate themselves from others.

“Just being in the dark at night might remind them of the incident and the rescue operation.”

Thailand cave rescue: Thai boys will be left with ‘mental health conditions’ after rescue

 

[enelram]

I'm glad I didn't read that article before the boys were rescued. It says Dr Harris was experienced at bringing bodies out of caves and had done so in a particular Oz case.

There is another headline in this article that talks about the boys' mental health. Is anyone able to pull that up and post the text on here? It wouldn't load for me.

One of the main British divers told a friend back in England that
prior to finding the boys he really expected to find a cave full
of dead boys. Several of the Brits had been on recovery dives
where their job was to bring out bodies.
I'm still in absolute awe that they pulled this one off.