'Rescuers in Thailand have begun a hazardous operation to lead 12 boys and one adult out of a cave where they have been trapped for two weeks.

The group are stranded on a ledge 4km inside the Tham Luang cave but amid fears of rising waters, officials have decided they cannot wait any longer.

Expert divers who have been keeping the group supplied since they were found last week will guide them out.

Officials have called it D-Day, saying the boys are fit and ready to move.

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What is happening at the cave?

A huge volunteer and media operation has built up around the mouth of the cave over the past week.

But early on Sunday, journalists were told they had to move down the road, sparking speculation that a rescue mission was about to begin.

Narongsak Osottanakorn, who has been leading the operation, then confirmed that 18 divers had gone in to get the boys.

"This is D-Day," he said. "The boys are ready to face any challenges." '

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God be with them.

RodeoSchro said:

God be with them.

Prayers to Spirit

Four boys out; it will be 10 to 20 hours before divers can go back in for more rescues. The whole process will take a few days. Monsoons are coming, and the oxygen level plummeted to 15% on Friday, so time is of the essence.

I am happily shocked that any of them are alive. I hope they were able to get food and water and O2 and light to them...

you know after the attack on Pearl Habor they say men were trapped in sunken ships for as long as 2 weeks....

so how did this soccer team ended up in the cave?

kpowers said:

so how did this soccer team ended up in the cave?

Apparently it's a popular place to explore. The kids had already been in and out of it several times before getting trapped.

four are out! https://www.cnn.com/2018/...index.html

So when do think the movie will be out??

RodeoSchro said:

XxAxX said:

four are out! https://www.cnn.com/2018/...index.html

Yes, that's wonderful progress! However, the names of those saved have yet to be announced and they are still in quarantine at present (in hospital) so the families still don't know whether their child is in or out of the cave... I can't begin to imagine how difficult this must be for them all.

Spotted at Angel Underground Station today

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RJP1205 said:

CherryMoon57 said:

XxAxX said:

four are out! https://www.cnn.com/2018/...index.html

Yes, that's wonderful progress! However, the names of those saved have yet to be announced and they are still in quarantine at present (in hospital) so the families still don't know whether their child is in or out of the cave... I can't begin to imagine how difficult this must be for them all.

however?? thre is no downside right now. it is all good news. as far as i'm concerned it's a great good start that will be followed by more sucess when they rescue the other boys.

kpowers said:

So when do think the movie will be out??

probably already in the works.

XxAxX said:

CherryMoon57 said:

Yes, that's wonderful progress! However, the names of those saved have yet to be announced and they are still in quarantine at present (in hospital) so the families still don't know whether their child is in or out of the cave... I can't begin to imagine how difficult this must be for them all.

however?? thre is no downside right now. it is all good news. as far as i'm concerned it's a great good start that will be followed by more sucess when they rescue the other boys.

However = from the parents' perspective who do not yet know if it was their own child that has come out and who must be going through an agonising wait right now. Especially with all the risks that the operation involves and after the still fresh trauma from the loss of one (experienced) rescue diver. Let's remember that none of these kids can either swim or dive in the first place...

no ifs ands or buts the rescue has seen four more boys to safety. hoping the rest will be out soon as well https://abcnews.go.com/In...d=56450198


apparently they they can't hug their parents yet....

While the boys have been rescued from the cave, parents haven't actually gotten a chance to meet with them. The boys are being quarantined due to the fear of infection. Officials did say they were considering allowing the parents to see the boys through a glass partition in the meantime.

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XxAxX said:

no ifs ands or buts the rescue has seen four more boys to safety. hoping the rest will be out soon as well https://abcnews.go.com/In...d=56450198


apparently they they can't hug their parents yet....

While the boys have been rescued from the cave, parents haven't actually gotten a chance to meet with them. The boys are being quarantined due to the fear of infection. Officials did say they were considering allowing the parents to see the boys through a glass partition in the meantime.

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That's what I was referring to...

CherryMoon57 said:

XxAxX said:

no ifs ands or buts the rescue has seen four more boys to safety. hoping the rest will be out soon as well https://abcnews.go.com/In...d=56450198


apparently they they can't hug their parents yet....

While the boys have been rescued from the cave, parents haven't actually gotten a chance to meet with them. The boys are being quarantined due to the fear of infection. Officials did say they were considering allowing the parents to see the boys through a glass partition in the meantime.

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That's what I was referring to...

however, we are still glad for the boys

XxAxX said:

CherryMoon57 said:

That's what I was referring to...

however, we are still glad for the boys

For sure Plus four more are out now (8 in total so far)!

8 boys so far!

8 boys brought out of flooded Thai cave in 'immense' rescue operation

https://www.cbc.ca/news/w...-1.4738771

and never forget our prayers for all of the other souls on planet earth who are suffering in peril far away from the media spotlight

i guess i like watching this particular underwater cave rescue unfold because as a world people are coming together to save those children. which shows us what miracles can be worked when we all try together

https://www.thephuketnews.com/ex-navy-seal-dies-in-thai-cave-rescue-official-67768.php#yS2VLkQW4ASYYbFI.97

The diver, identified as Saman Kunont, was coming back from a spot inside the Tham Luang cave where the group were located on Monday (June 2) when his supplies ran short.

“On his way back he lost consciousness,” said Thai Seal commander Apakorn Yookongkaew, adding that a friend had tried to help bring him out.

https://www.scmp.com/spor...ture-racer

Thai ex-navy seal diver was a champion trail runner – tribute from team for ‘ultimate sacrifice’ helping soccer team trapped in cave

Saman Kunont (also known as Gunan or Kunan) was part of The North Face Adventure Team. He switched from triathlons in 2012, and has since become the most decorated adventure racer in Thailand.

He came first four times in the Bangkok Challenge Race and four times in the River Kwai Trophy Adventure Race. He also won the Koh Samui Trophy Adventure Race and the Rembu International Adventure Race in Malaysia. He added five first places to his name at the Adventure Dash Series in Thailand.

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brave man ^

CherryMoon57 said:

XxAxX said:

however?? thre is no downside right now. it is all good news. as far as i'm concerned it's a great good start that will be followed by more sucess when they rescue the other boys.

However = from the parents' perspective who do not yet know if it was their own child that has come out and who must be going through an agonising wait right now. Especially with all the risks that the operation involves and after the still fresh trauma from the loss of one (experienced) rescue diver. Let's remember that none of these kids can either swim or dive in the first place...

The fact that they aren't publishing the kids' names does not mean their parents haven't been notified.

Genesia said:

CherryMoon57 said:

However = from the parents' perspective who do not yet know if it was their own child that has come out and who must be going through an agonising wait right now. Especially with all the risks that the operation involves and after the still fresh trauma from the loss of one (experienced) rescue diver. Let's remember that none of these kids can either swim or dive in the first place...

The fact that they aren't publishing the kids' names does not mean their parents haven't been notified.

Yes it did, at least at the time I had first mentioned it.

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All 12, plus the coach, out now. Excellent news.

Lianachan said:

All 12, plus the coach, out now. Excellent news.

Indeed. How courageous these kids and how brave the amazing rescuers have been - despite their fear!

'Rescue diver in Thai cave: "I was very scared"'

https://www.bbc.co.uk/new...a-44782132

There will be screenwriters and producers wringing their hands in glee, now.