Thailand - FOUND ALIVE - Officials Believe 12 Boys And Coach Trapped In Cave , 23 June 2018

[MsFacetious]

His offer is probably way too late.

He thought that the Thai authorities had it under control so didn't offer help till now. He's apparently not the only one.

 

[Amonet]

It's funny (not in a good way) that the specialists in psychology are saying don't leave them in there, the specialists in diving are saying don't let them dive. Probably drillers are saying something about not waiting to drill due to difficulties and time needed for that option.

How are the decision-makers supposed to decide when the experts in each area are all saying "don't choose this option"?

 

[enelram]

Do the boys themselves have any say in what will be done? They must be so impatient if not desperate to get out. My guess is they feel, get me outta here already, I'll take the risk!

MOO- Pure Speculation-
If I read between the lines, I'm guessing that the diving instructions did not go as well as hoped. Maybe (?) none of the
boys or coach were able to handle the intro to diving in a calm
and collected manner. Remember NONE of them can swim,
so it's likely they just weren't comfortable doing the necessary
exercises to master the full face mask, being underwater in poor
visibility, etc. this may be why we haven't heard much about
any success at learning this.

 

[Bravo]

@Bravo, so sorry to hear about your friend.

Thank You. We have known Tewey (Rob) since high school. He was the nicest guy. We are devastated but life goes on right.....We will miss him on the golf course. I mentored his Son who came in to my Agency. He will be sorely missed. Again I thank you. I am melancholy today.It's all good.

 

[Spellbound]

Thank You. We have known Tewey (Rob) since high school. He was the nicest guy. We are devastated but life goes on right.....We will miss him on the golf course. I mentored his Son who came in to my Agency. He will be sorely missed. Again I thank you. I am melancholy today.It's all good.

Really sorry to hear about this, Bravo. sending soft hugs your way.

Glad to have you here with us, though this one is really hard.

 

[Jasper52]

Live video here explaining they want to reduce the water level so they can bring them out without diving:


Rescue in Thailand: Water levels dropping as workers pump water from cave

They also say there are 'whirlpools' that are very dangerous.

 

[Amonet]

Live video here explaining they want to reduce the water level so they can bring them out without diving:


Rescue in Thailand: Water levels dropping as workers pump water from cave

They also say there are 'whirlpools' that are very dangerous.

Someone knock me on the head hard and don't let me come around until they're ALL out safely!!!

 

[Jasper52]

((((Bravo)))) So sorry for your loss.

 

[Jasper52]

Live news coverage just said it's 4:00 am there now.

 

[Bravo]

Thank You so much to all who have expressed our recent loss. I finally let the flood gates open. I am crying as I type and that's a good thing. Strong for others right prior. Having said that as I move on from my moment for some reason today as I spent 3 hrs. swimming in our oppressive heat back to my lifeguard days how many lives did I save. Maybe 3? Nothing compared to a Navy Seal. In a light hearted moment my first pool assigned was in East end of my City. I thought I would die there. Was threatened with broken pop bottles etc. etc. As I say it's all good. I have had a very small window and I mean very small window to do CPR and save a life.

 

[creepcrusher]

Live news coverage just said it's 4:00 am there now.

If you google the time it will tell you. Right now it is 6:50 AM there.

 

[Jasper52]

Watching the live coverage - even walking is difficult as they have to find their footing with each step.

 

[Elainera]

{{{ Hugs to you Bravo }}}

 

[WichitaFalls]

Talented and resilient: the Wild Boars footballers trapped in Thai cave
Talented and resilient: the Wild Boars footballers trapped in Thai cave
Boys trapped underground include Chanin Wiboonrungrueng, 11, the youngest in the squad, and left-winger Adul Sam-on, 14, whose English skills have earned him admiration at home
More at link.

It breaks my heart reading about each boy. Praying.

 

[Bravo]

Really sorry to hear about this, Bravo. sending soft hugs your way.

Glad to have you here with us, though this one is really hard.

Thanks so much Spellz. For those who don't know we have met for coffee and she is truly lovely.

 

[Bravo]

{{{ Hugs to you Bravo }}}

Your such a dear

 

[creepcrusher]

The good news is that it’s mostly sunny right now. And the forecast for the rest of the day shows mostly clear until a 30% chance of rain at 6:00 PM and a 70% chance of rain at 7:00. We shall see if this actually happens. Hoping whatever new equipment they get will be right away and will help considerably.

 

[Jax49]

Opinion.

Rescue of cave soccer players finds lost art of international teamwork

As of Thursday afternoon, success remained far from assured, as all options for getting the 12 boys and their coach out of the cave were fraught with difficulties. But one thing that has been established already from this wide and diverse collaboration is that nations work best when they work together

 

[Jasper52]

Watching another ABC video, the reporter says the current is so strong in places it's ripped the masks off of seasoned Navy Seals divers.

 

[WichitaFalls]

ABC has live coverage online.
ABC News Live Video