Rescue Underway

Unread post by **david63** » 08 Jul 2018, 10:41

The rescue of the young Thai lads has started - let's all hope and pray that they all come out alive and that nobody else becomes a casualty.

As this is an international effort I am guessing that there are probably some of the best divers in the world involved and that they know what they are doing.

Unread post by **barney** » 08 Jul 2018, 10:59

Speaking as someone who has done an awful lot of diving, including cave diving, my heart goes out to them.
It's a very tricky thing that they are taking on, but clearly have no choice.
The most important thing is that the youngsters don't panic.
I expect that they will have full face masks as opposed to standard breathing regs, but it's still daunting.
The advice will be, close your eyes, think of home, breath slowly and regularly and leave it to the diver to drag them through.

I've dived caves where you can come up in the middle and breath air, all be it in total darkness, but in this case, would recommend that they just keep going.

I don't dive anymore, much to Mrs B's relief.

Unread post by **gfwgfw** » 08 Jul 2018, 12:13

I have had a quiet prayer for all concerned

Unread post by **Stephen** » 08 Jul 2018, 12:36

Unread post by **Stephen** » 08 Jul 2018, 13:19

Thailand cave rescue: Mission to save boys under way http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-44755452

Unread post by **david63** » 08 Jul 2018, 13:20

And first two are out and on the way to hospital

Unread post by **Stephen** » 08 Jul 2018, 13:59

david63 wrote: 08 Jul 2018, 13:20
And first two are out and on the way to hospital

Great news David. Well done to all those involved

Unread post by **david63** » 08 Jul 2018, 14:31

I am sure we are all relieved to know that Trump is "onside"

Unread post by **Stephen** » 08 Jul 2018, 16:25

Four now rescued.

Thai cave rescue: Operation running 'smoothly' http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-44757804

Trust Trump to get his name in

Unread post by **Mervyn and Trish** » 08 Jul 2018, 21:01

I knew Trump would sort it!

But seriously I'm glad some real experts are in charge and that so far things are going well. Fingers crossed.

Unread post by **Stephen** » 09 Jul 2018, 07:38

Latest update
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-44760896

Unread post by **Stephen** » 09 Jul 2018, 12:06

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-44761820

Unread post by **david63** » 09 Jul 2018, 14:42

Another four out

Unread post by **barney** » 09 Jul 2018, 14:57

Shows what is possible when people work together and are organised.

I remember when I was diving, we would sometimes spend as long talking about it as the dive itself, covering all possibilities.

Good on these very brave guys.

Unread post by **Stephen** » 09 Jul 2018, 15:28

david63 wrote: 09 Jul 2018, 14:42
Another four out

Excellent.

Unread post by **Stephen** » 09 Jul 2018, 17:02

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/44755093

Unread post by **david63** » 10 Jul 2018, 11:11

Big day today - four lads, their football coach, the doctor and three navy Seals to get out. First lad reported out

Looks as if they will not be going to the World Cup Final as they will have to stay in hospital for at least a week

Unread post by **Stephen** » 10 Jul 2018, 12:09

david63 wrote: 10 Jul 2018, 11:11
Big day today - four lads, their football coach, the doctor and three navy Seals to get out. First lad reported out

Looks as if they will not be going to the World Cup Final as they will have to stay in hospital for at least a week

No, but they must surely qualify for their PADI certificates.

Unread post by **Mervyn and Trish** » 10 Jul 2018, 15:13

An absolutely brilliant rescue.

Unread post by **david63** » 10 Jul 2018, 15:55

Everyone now out

No doubt there will be a few glasses of "lemonade" drunk tonight.

Unread post by **Manoverboard** » 10 Jul 2018, 17:08

Just the very thought of being trapped like wot they were gives me the galloping eebie jeebies … a nice 'n' hot Red Thai Curry will certainly aid recovery … mine not theirs.

Well done the rescue team

Unread post by **gfwgfw** » 10 Jul 2018, 18:24

The Giant and Ferrets are well made up by the remarkable success in Thailand

Let us remember one life was lost, my condolence to the gentleman's family and friends

Unread post by **Stephen** » 10 Jul 2018, 18:32

That's how it's done.

Unread post by **oldbluefox** » 10 Jul 2018, 19:37

Absolutely delighted that everybody managed to get out safely tinged with sadness at the loss of the life of one of the rescuers.
A magnificent result.

Unread post by **david63** » 11 Jul 2018, 18:52

Read on the news today that Dr Richard Harris (the Australian doctor that was with the lads) that his father died shortly after the rescue was complete

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