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BlueBelle Fri 06-Jul-18 15:36:36

The Thai boys
As the other thread is entitled Good news and as a man has just died in the rescue I thought it needed updating
It s so very sad to think this man has lost his life whilst trying to save these lads
He was swimming to take them oxygen but didn’t leave himself enough for getting back he was 38 years old
I didn’t realise it’s a 5 hour swim to get to the boys ledge and then a six hour swim ( against the flow) going back
The monsoons are expected on Sunday it’s horrendous

www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-44734385

Hope the link works

Sparklefizz Sun 08-Jul-18 09:09:50

I haven't commented for all the reasons mentioned above .... there are no words .....

Sparklefizz Sun 08-Jul-18 09:40:31

The rescue has BEGUN !!

BlueBelle Sun 08-Jul-18 12:54:22

Just heard bbc update

TWO BOYS OUT

annep Sun 08-Jul-18 13:04:19

Yes. fantastic news!

Grandma70s Sun 08-Jul-18 13:10:23

It’s not confirmed yet, is it? I hope it’s true.

Jaycee5 Sun 08-Jul-18 13:11:25

Wonderful news. That will give a boost to those still to come out.

Jaycee5 Sun 08-Jul-18 13:12:04

Grandma70s Yes confirmed and 3rd boy at Chamber 1 so not far to go.

Greyduster Sun 08-Jul-18 13:15:20

Keep praying folks, this is very good news but a long way to go!??????

willa45 Sun 08-Jul-18 13:16:02

I am so relieved to hear that there is hope and that the boys are being rescued, even as we write.

I am posting a link with a (twitter) about a premature report that came out earlier. It appears the entire world is watching, waiting and very anxious to the see them all out alive and safe. I am a big believer in the power of collective prayer.

www.bbc.com/news/live/44755093

BlueBelle Sun 08-Jul-18 13:20:29

I can’t stop crying Annep it’s raining hard so they are desperate to get them out as quickly as possible
oh such good news

BlueBelle Sun 08-Jul-18 13:26:18

Sorry wasn’t only writing to Annep but there seemed a delay in my post going as when I wrote it no one else had written ?

MamaCaz Sun 08-Jul-18 13:37:41

Another 4 expected to 'walk' out soon, according to BBC

Jaycee5 Sun 08-Jul-18 13:52:46

6 out now. The first 2 are at hospital.

I think the Thai governor should take a lot of credit for this. He has been very efficient in getting help in quickly and has accepted advice in a mature way. That has not always been the case with these kinds of rescues.

BlueBelle Sun 08-Jul-18 13:54:54

Wonderful news Reuters news as you say Jaycee 6 out and safe so almost half way there
What fantastic work these divers are doing so emotional the parents must be off their heads with emotion

merlotgran Sun 08-Jul-18 13:58:48

What an amazing achievement so far. It all looks more hopeful now.

Jaycee5 Sun 08-Jul-18 14:04:35

They have just said that the boys were able to walk out rather than be stretchered so hopefully their recovery won't be too difficult.

Jalima1108 Sun 08-Jul-18 14:12:40

smile and fingers crossed

willa45 Sun 08-Jul-18 14:41:32

I am delighted to hear that they are being rescued successfully!! So excited... six out so far a last local report.
Perhaps some of you already know more.....Praying and holding my breath!

Pebbles77 Sun 08-Jul-18 14:41:51

This is such wonderful news
Please God they are all going to get out safely and recover and continue to carry on being kids again ....
kids are resilient and football kids fit ...bless them
and all those involved in the rescue

Sewell61 Sun 08-Jul-18 14:50:05

So glad they've got 6 of them out, praying for the rest of them....and everybody is safe

annep Sun 08-Jul-18 15:02:04

Its such an emotional time and I'm so happy for those already out and thankful for the very brave divers and everyone involved in the rescue. I do hope they all make it out safely. I have tears too for the man who gave his life and his family.

Jaycee5 Sun 08-Jul-18 15:05:41

They've just said they need 10 hours to prepare for the next rescue. They took the weakest out first so the rest should be able to cope but it is nerve racking.

Jaycee5 Sun 08-Jul-18 15:34:34

Unfortunately they have now said that the Reuters report was wrong and it is 4 boys that are out.

BlueBelle Sun 08-Jul-18 15:58:59

I ve just listened to the head of the rescue team and 6 definitely out 4 have been taken to hospital
Waiting ten hours to rest the divers and to get all safety equipment prepared and possibly waiting for the best time as it’s night now then going to commence the second stage of the rescue
They are using a long rope so boys are pulling themselves along as opposed to swimming The diver has to bottles his own and the boys the boys have face masks apparently Thai
And has the second highest water deaths in the world few kids can swim Maybe the government should address that as soon as this is over
There are 90 divers involved 50 Thai and 40 from rest of the world but I would imagine it’s is only the very best that are going down The head of the British company (obviously not a diver ) said you couldn’t pay him to go in there

Jaycee5 Sun 08-Jul-18 16:26:19

I watched that report but it was later corrected. The Head of the Cave Rescue Operations has put out a statement. There were 4 rescued and they are all at hospital now.
They are repeating earlier interviews when they thought it was 6 but are reporting 4.