Thailand - FOUND ALIVE - 12 Boys And Coach Still Trapped In Cave , 23 June 2018 #2

[creepcrusher]

More tarp going up, they definitely want to obscure the view.

Perhaps for privacy for the children and parents. And for the media to stay out of their way.

 

[dixiegirl1035]

But..........why block the entrance/exit???

because they are minors and children that are being rescued? Many times when there are children involved the media do not photograph and the officials trying to Shield them?

 

[enelram]

I've just been going over these questions in my head.
I believe they have 8 expert british cave divers there now.
If it takes 2 for each boy, that would be 4 boys come out today, 4 more 10 hours later, 4 more 10 later etc.
Last I heard from Brit diver, it's taking 5 hours per trip- not dragging a passenger- but alone.
this may not be over til Mon. am. just guessing.

If I compute this correctly I'm guessing they could have all out by
our time EST in US, Sunday night around midnight.
Unless they've brought in more expert divers that haven't been mentioned, I think the coach will go with last group of 4 and
hopefully he is more mature and more capable of not needing
hands on 'manhandling' with a diver. He may be more skilled
at their diving practice by now. At least I'm hoping.
I still wonder though if they will give the boys something to keep
them calm but not totally drugged out.

 

[GutInstinct]

O/T and speaking of moments of levity...

Is it wrong that I'd rather re-watch "Reservoir Dogs" for the umpteenth time, than sit through the "It" remake?

I need something going on here in the background otherwise I will go stir-crazy watching that ABC live feed of the rescue.

Moral of the story: Australian Foxtel "cable" really sucks.

Selflessly, yes, SunVenus, I, for one, absolutely treasure your inspirational posts, messages of high hope and words of divine wisdom. Not just for this while we're here...but for life and about life. You give me and remind me about hope and faith and other positive thoughts and messages that I am holding onto as I grasp for hope and faith during my own personal heartbreak and crisis, hourly wait and see ...for my son. My apologies all for the OT.

For WHIW SunVenus, your posts and contributions are "making a diffference" in a persons' life...mine. And I thank you so very much.

 

[kkdj]

Perhaps for privacy for the children and parents.

Yes I think so too. We don't know the condition they might be in after the treacherous journey. It is respectful to them to not display them for the world to see until they decide.

 

[Elainera]

Jonathan Head‏ @pakhead

Rain is in Mae Sai. Not directly over #thamluangcave

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[enelram]

I would think they might have Medevac helicopters available if a rescue was going on?

I'll go back up thread, but if somebody could bump the live feed for an internet site that would be appreciated thank you

Earlier in Reuters Live Feed, I swore I heard a helicopter and noticed most of the guards at entrance looked up and were watching also.

 

[MysteryMama]

With all due respect KaaBoom, the team was only located what, four days ago? Five? Elon Musk and many other companies, volunteers, etc. have only come on board once the team was located. Before that, during the search, no one knew if they young men were even alive. I don't think anyone is trying to use this for publicity. People genuinely want to help, and experts from all walks of life are donating time & resources. It seems a bit unfair to blame someone who really could assist in the rescue just being in it the for the glory.

Hang in there, my friend! This is super-stressful. We all share in your fears and hopes. *hugs*

I agree with this. And this is just my opinion, but he doesn’t need this for promoting his companies. He can do that really well already, like he did by shooting a car into space. I think that was the best publicity of all time.
In this case, I think he is genuinely trying to help. He has a different way of thinking about things than most people, and that could be of great use in a situation like this.


I am hoping these boys make it out safe. My anxiety is going nuts worrying about them and the rescuers.

 

[bluedivergirl]

There is a decorative item in the live feed. It is on a stick or pole behind the tarp, with what appears to be long fringe-y beads on it. Does anyone know the symbolism?

 

[Jax49]

Regarding the time on abcnews live feed, I do not think it is delayed by hours. When I started watching it was already dark at the scene and sunset was only a short time before.

moo

 

[BetteDavisEyes]

Thai coach apologizes, boys send love to family in letters from cave

Rescuers are currently grappling with a range of escape options.

CHIANG RAI, Thailand — Fried chicken and a respite from homework were among the requests in a series of letters the 12 boys trapped inside a cave in northern Thailand sent out through divers on Saturday morning.

Their 25-year-old coach, meanwhile, apologized to the parents for leading the children into danger in the first place...

 

[Jax49]

because they are minors and children that are being rescued? Many times when there are children involved the media do not photograph and the officials trying to Shield them?

For sure, but when I asked the walk way was blocked...no in or out pathway. Then they cut the opening.

 

[SunVenus]

Selflessly, yes, SunVenus, I, for one, absolutely treasure your inspirational posts, messages of high hope and words of divine wisdom. Not just for this while we're here...but for life and about life. You give me and remind me about hope and faith and other positive thoughts and messages that I am holding onto as I grasp for hope and faith during my own personal heartbreak and crisis, hourly wait and see ...for my son. My apologies all for the OT.

For WHIW SunVenus, your posts and contributions are "making a diffference" in a persons' life...mine. And I thank you so very much.

Awww... thank you! I appreciate you as well, your faith and strength and goodwill in all this scary mess. And is that an African Grey Parrot I see in your profile picture? Are you a crazy bird lady like me?

I, too am experiencing some heartache with my son. I hope you find some comfort and I'll keep you in my thoughts. *HUGS*

 

[Bravo]

You and your Son are in our Prayers also Gutinstinct. So very sorry you have a crisis.

 

[creepcrusher]

Regarding the time on abcnews live feed, I do not think it is delayed by hours. When I started watching it was already dark at the scene and sunset was only a short time before.

moo

I don’t think it’s hours behind either. At least not today, but I do think it’s slightly delayed.

 

[Jax49]

Starting to see rain on "live feed".

 

[JerricaBenton]

Rain has started on the live feed, so I reckon about half an hour out from real time?

 

[Jax49]

Rain has started on the live feed, so I reckon about half an hour out from real time?

Less based on darkness when I started watching.

 

[GutInstinct]

Awww... thank you! I appreciate you as well, your faith and strength and goodwill in all this scary mess. And is that an African Grey Parrot I see in your profile picture? Are you a crazy bird lady like me?

I, too am experiencing some heartache with my son. I hope you find some comfort and I'll keep you in my thoughts. *HUGS*

Yes, I'm known where I live as the bird lady. In addition to having my own flock of feathered friends that I've rescued from abusive homes, I am a volunteer for tristate bird rescue. Birdie, above, was my first feathered best friend...he had a brain clot that took his life....but not before he last words.... I love you and then made his big kiss mimic.

 

[Jax49]

From 18 minutes ago:

Rain is in Mae Sai. Not directly over #thamluangcave