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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

Mapleleaf Tue 10-Jul-18 12:27:28

Just been a newsflas - all 12 boys now out. Just the coach to rescue now. Fingers crossed all goes well for this final rescue.

Jaycee5 Tue 10-Jul-18 13:00:33

Thanks Mapleleaf I have been news channel surfing all morning but missed the news when it came, so great to hear.

oldbatty Tue 10-Jul-18 13:03:35

amazing but sad about the diver that died.

Jaycee5 Tue 10-Jul-18 13:10:13

They are saying 30 minutes to an hour before all the drivers are all out so not totally all clear yet but is looking good.

MamaCaz Tue 10-Jul-18 13:17:24

So, so sad for the diver, but sunshine sunshine sunshine sunshine sunshine sunshine sunshinesunshine sunshine sunshine sunshine sunshine for the boys and their coach.
Is there such a thing as a 'hero' emoji for all their incredibly brave rescuers?

willa45 Tue 10-Jul-18 13:40:52

Great news! BBC reports that all the boys including Coach are out!! Four divers (one of them a doctor) remained with them through the night and are still in the cave. They are expected to come out next. So relieved and happy for everyone involved..... absolute heroes!

BlueBelle Tue 10-Jul-18 14:27:55

Oh thank goodness what a relief I ve been out this morning and the first thing I did was come on here to get the latest I m so relieved what a mammoth and wonderful rescue Now I can have a quiet few tears of joy and thankfulness xxx

Wheniwasyourage Tue 10-Jul-18 14:28:13

This is amazing, and so much better than we dared hope for. Fingers still crossed for the other divers though!

Jalima1108 Tue 10-Jul-18 15:33:59

What a relief - I did wonder if they would be there for months and didn't think they could survive that.

Now let's hope all the divers get out safely too - and they put a huge iron grid over the entrance to the cave.

BlueBelle Tue 10-Jul-18 15:48:36

Just heard an interview of a father of one of the British divers who was in the cave until the last and now the doctor and all divers are out
I had presumed they had chosen the divers for their experience and prowess but no, it was as simple as measuring their shoulder width
Absolutely amazing

Jalima1108 Tue 10-Jul-18 15:53:09

Now - there are people who deserve a 'gong'!!

Not some singer who has made a lot of money from warbling.

BlueBelle Tue 10-Jul-18 16:03:12

And the New Years honours list instead of some daft z list celebrity

Jaycee5 Tue 10-Jul-18 16:49:29

BlueBelle I was thinking that. One of them has an MBE which is not a particularly high reward given the number of rescues he had already been involved in. Someone who runs in circles fast becomes a sir and someone who saves lives either gets no recognition or a lower medal. There were apparently 7 British drivers there and they should all receive something.
There should be far fewer awards but those that are given should be more than someone just been good and successful at their job. These men aren't even doing this for a living.

BlueBelle Tue 10-Jul-18 16:52:07

I so agree Jaycee, they were all volunteers risking their lives should get the highest medals you can get

Jaycee5 Tue 10-Jul-18 17:49:29

All out now. Doctor and 3 rescuers last to leave.
Shame the boys won't be able to get to the world cup but they are apparently going to go to Man. United instead when they are well enough.

annep Tue 10-Jul-18 19:56:34

I agree with awards comments. These men are heroes.