Trapped Thai kids

LuttiS

From what I understand it was a freak accident, the river bursting and breaking through into the cave.. I know it does this every year but it shouldn't have burst through, and certainly not this early. 
They also apparently also went on a lot of group/team building outings, and as for no caving experience, they shouldn't have needed much to go as far as they originally did, it was only the waters that forced them the 2km underground.

As for calling for jail!? So if your in an accident/victim or circumstance you should go to jail? 

While we're at it, let's jail Puerto Rico for getting hit by a hurricane....

ICBM

The coach is probably the only reason they’re all still alive - for someone with no caving experience to lead them that far into the cave under that sort of pressure is remarkable. They somehow made it through some of the most difficult passages - even when dry - and found a place where they could survive, then they appear to have maintained an almost unbelievable calmness for over a week until they were found. I just hope he makes it out, since he’ll undoubtedly be the last.

Nitefly

He's also the weakest, since he wouldn't have any of what little food they had, he insisted the kids got it all.

roundthebend

This related story from the BBC is worth a read. It sends shivers through me to think of how terrifying such an experience must be. Good point at the end about how keeping one's emotions in check is essential.
https://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-40558067

JerkMoans

According to an update I've just had from Sky News, all 12 lads and their coach are safely out...  In awe of the selfless heroism that made it possible.

ewal

A quite amazing story and such good news that it appears to have had a positive outcome. 

usedtobe

Fantastic news!

Phil_aka_Pip

Excellent news that they're all out. just waiting for 3 seals and the doctor ...

axisus

!t brings a tear to my eye and a lump in my throat thinking about the heroism involved here. Those divers need medals! 11hr round trip the first time. Recognition for everyone involved as well, must be a massive team. Amazing that the boys all stayed calm as well, I could not have done that at any age without a major panic attack. Such a relief that they are out.

proggy

Everyone loves a happy ending in Thailand.

Nitefly

Fantastic work - well done to all involved.

*edit* and I just read that Saman Gunan, the diver who died, will be honoured with a state funeral.

welshboyo

axisus said:

!t brings a tear to my eye and a lump in my throat thinking about the heroism involved here. Those divers need medals! 11hr round trip the first time. Recognition for everyone involved as well, must be a massive team. Amazing that the boys all stayed calm as well, I could not have done that at any age without a major panic attack. Such a relief that they are out.

The Thai Doctors have confirmed that they were given medication to stem the panic - not sedated but some form of calming drug I suppose - apparently used by the Thai Military.

Regardless though, what brave kids...

Moominpapa

I'm not an especially claustrophobic person, but the idea of having to maneuver through a 15" gap in a flooded cave, with almost no visibility, far underground, with full scuba gear and oxygen tank, gives me the heebie-jeebies. Massive respect to all those who took part in the rescue operation, especially the volunteer cave divers.

LuttiS

welshboyo said:

axisus said:

!t brings a tear to my eye and a lump in my throat thinking about the heroism involved here. Those divers need medals! 11hr round trip the first time. Recognition for everyone involved as well, must be a massive team. Amazing that the boys all stayed calm as well, I could not have done that at any age without a major panic attack. Such a relief that they are out.

The Thai Doctors have confirmed that they were given medication to stem the panic - not sedated but some form of calming drug I suppose - apparently used by the Thai Military.

Regardless though, what brave kids...

Anti-Anxiety stuff apparently. Can imagine the parents wanting some too!

darthed1981

Mental note: never fight Thailand, special forces much too good!

Exceptional achievement and a great good news story for once!

ewal

Would like to hear that the remaining three divers and doctor were out too.

not_the_dj

Superb news. 

Garthy

Amazing, I honestly thought this would be a recovery, not a rescue.

Kebabkid

What a relief. Excellent and heart-warming news.

Well done all concerned

Nitefly

ewal said:

Would like to hear that the remaining three divers and doctor were out too.

All divers reported out of the cave at 15:40:

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