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Thai cave rescue: boys being rescued in four groups – live Thai cave rescue: boys being rescued in four groups – live
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Andy Eavis, former head of the British caving association, tells the BBC that the cave divers at the scene are “the masters of the profession” and have “the best chance of anyone on earth” at successfully rescuing the boys.
I should point out straight away from diving in caves is significantly different to diving in open water.
It was very important to get cave divers out there,veople who have the right mindset to operate in these types of conditions - low visibility, tight spaces and no air space above.
So they have got a team now of international cave divers and that is the key to this. They are the masters of the profession and they have been in these situations before. They have the best chance of anyone on earth at getting these guys out.
He goes on to say that “the only real danger is panic” and that if the boys get used to being underwater then they should make it out safely.
The word to avoid here is panic. There’s been a lot of positives like the fact the boys themselves did not panic when they were in the dark for nine days. They’re pretty cool, calm collected about it now. The authorities are not panicking and I know the cave divers are also not panicking.
When they put [the boys] in the water with scuba gear on, the only real danger is panic. If they can get them used to being underwater and breathing underwater they will get them out safely.
The first group of boys should be on their way back now.
Helicopters await to ferry them to the region’s largest hospital almost 60 miles away.
These are just some of the helicopters standing by to fly out the 13 “Wild Boars” youth football team to the next hospital if necessary, as divers are beginning their extraction out of the #ThamLaung since earlier this morning. pic.twitter.com/QuPN3HhjIr
This graphic of the cave layout sketches out the complex more clearly than any other I have seen so far.This graphic of the cave layout sketches out the complex more clearly than any other I have seen so far.
Best graphic of cave layout/issues I've seen - via https://t.co/99aHSbmsm4 pic.twitter.com/OVgrEnEWTxBest graphic of cave layout/issues I've seen - via https://t.co/99aHSbmsm4 pic.twitter.com/OVgrEnEWTx
Veena Thoopkrajae, who is on the ground working for the Guardian, has tweeted a video of volunteers cooking food non-stop.Veena Thoopkrajae, who is on the ground working for the Guardian, has tweeted a video of volunteers cooking food non-stop.
Kitchen has been moved along with the press. Volunteers are cooking non-stop. Food sent to those carrying missions at the cave too. #thamluang #thaicaverescue #ทีมหมูป่าต้องรอด @MsKateLyons pic.twitter.com/Dff4pYlNTcKitchen has been moved along with the press. Volunteers are cooking non-stop. Food sent to those carrying missions at the cave too. #thamluang #thaicaverescue #ทีมหมูป่าต้องรอด @MsKateLyons pic.twitter.com/Dff4pYlNTc
Some of that food is then being delivered underground to the boys and the rescuers.Some of that food is then being delivered underground to the boys and the rescuers.
here they’re passing food toward the interior of the cave for the boys. pic.twitter.com/YzkkmvmLCBhere they’re passing food toward the interior of the cave for the boys. pic.twitter.com/YzkkmvmLCB
The trapped boys will be divided into four groups, the Bangkok Post is quoting a source as saying.The trapped boys will be divided into four groups, the Bangkok Post is quoting a source as saying.
It says the first group will have four people, with the second, third and fourth containing three people. The coach will be in the final group.It says the first group will have four people, with the second, third and fourth containing three people. The coach will be in the final group.
Coach Ekkapol Chantawong (left) is among the last 3 including 2 boys to be escorted by divers out of flooded #ThamLuang cave: Rescue authorities. #D-DayFile photo @ThaiSEAL FB page pic.twitter.com/xhG3V48HhgCoach Ekkapol Chantawong (left) is among the last 3 including 2 boys to be escorted by divers out of flooded #ThamLuang cave: Rescue authorities. #D-DayFile photo @ThaiSEAL FB page pic.twitter.com/xhG3V48Hhg
Jacob Goldberg, who is reporting for the Guardian, has interviewed Dr. Andrea Danese, a child psychiatrist at King’s College London’s Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience, who has discussed the possible psychological consequences of the ordeal on the boys.Jacob Goldberg, who is reporting for the Guardian, has interviewed Dr. Andrea Danese, a child psychiatrist at King’s College London’s Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience, who has discussed the possible psychological consequences of the ordeal on the boys.
After a long time spent underground, the boys will be tired possibly mildly confused - almost as if they were jet-lagged - and likely quite emotional. Bringing them together with a parent will certainly be a positive experience. The mental health professionals could advise the parents on how to support their children int he aftermath of this scary experience.After a long time spent underground, the boys will be tired possibly mildly confused - almost as if they were jet-lagged - and likely quite emotional. Bringing them together with a parent will certainly be a positive experience. The mental health professionals could advise the parents on how to support their children int he aftermath of this scary experience.
The parents can help their children in many ways. They can comfort them emotionally by finding the right words to communicate that the threat is over, saying that is OK to feel strong emotions in the aftermath of scary experiences, suggesting ways of coping with those emotions, and importantly to bring back normality by using routines familiar to the boys.The parents can help their children in many ways. They can comfort them emotionally by finding the right words to communicate that the threat is over, saying that is OK to feel strong emotions in the aftermath of scary experiences, suggesting ways of coping with those emotions, and importantly to bring back normality by using routines familiar to the boys.
Overall, this is clearly an unusual situation but we can think about the mental health of these boys based on work in traumatised young people more broadly. Many of the boys will have some emotional symptoms - they may be tearful, easily upset, and clingy. These symptoms will resolve within weeks in most of the boys.Overall, this is clearly an unusual situation but we can think about the mental health of these boys based on work in traumatised young people more broadly. Many of the boys will have some emotional symptoms - they may be tearful, easily upset, and clingy. These symptoms will resolve within weeks in most of the boys.
A sizeable minority of the boys will develop psychiatric disorders, says Danese, who recommends the boys are carefully assessed and monitored for some time after they are freed.A sizeable minority of the boys will develop psychiatric disorders, says Danese, who recommends the boys are carefully assessed and monitored for some time after they are freed.
A sizeable minority of them will develop psychiatric disorders, such as depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), or possible conduct problems and substance abuse. Therefore, the boys should be carefully assessed and monitored after being reunited with their families.A sizeable minority of them will develop psychiatric disorders, such as depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), or possible conduct problems and substance abuse. Therefore, the boys should be carefully assessed and monitored after being reunited with their families.
The assessment needs to be broad, considering all types of psychopathology rather than only focus on PTSD, should include a careful assessment of their risk for self-harm, and identify changes in functioning since the incident. Some children may have had pre-exising vulnerability to psychopathology, which should be considered in the assessment.The assessment needs to be broad, considering all types of psychopathology rather than only focus on PTSD, should include a careful assessment of their risk for self-harm, and identify changes in functioning since the incident. Some children may have had pre-exising vulnerability to psychopathology, which should be considered in the assessment.
It is important that the boys who develop psychopathology receive evidence-based treatments personalised to their clinical presentation rather than general counselling advice related to copying with distress or interventions with poor evidence base.It is important that the boys who develop psychopathology receive evidence-based treatments personalised to their clinical presentation rather than general counselling advice related to copying with distress or interventions with poor evidence base.
It’s a “war against water”, according to Narongsak Osottanakorn, the governor of Chiang Rai province.It’s a “war against water”, according to Narongsak Osottanakorn, the governor of Chiang Rai province.
“It’s always been against time but that has become more and more critical over the past few days,” reports the BBC’s Sophie Long, holding an umbrella as monsoon rains pour down upon the area around the cave.“It’s always been against time but that has become more and more critical over the past few days,” reports the BBC’s Sophie Long, holding an umbrella as monsoon rains pour down upon the area around the cave.
“The fear was that if they didn’t move now that the rain .. would gush down the mountain and refill the [cave] leaving the boys in an even worse situation than there were in, in the first place.”“The fear was that if they didn’t move now that the rain .. would gush down the mountain and refill the [cave] leaving the boys in an even worse situation than there were in, in the first place.”
Thai cave rescue: "War against water" has begun as monsoon rains hit Tham LuangFollow live updates: https://t.co/x6vvncsUoh pic.twitter.com/rgCqEhq0L5Thai cave rescue: "War against water" has begun as monsoon rains hit Tham LuangFollow live updates: https://t.co/x6vvncsUoh pic.twitter.com/rgCqEhq0L5
Fresh oxygen canisters are being delivered to the mouth of the cave.Fresh oxygen canisters are being delivered to the mouth of the cave.
As the tragic death of “national hero” Saman Kunan proved this week, it is vital that there is the requisite oxygen to replenish everyone along the route out.As the tragic death of “national hero” Saman Kunan proved this week, it is vital that there is the requisite oxygen to replenish everyone along the route out.
This was just before #ThamLaungRescue site became restricted access. Fresh canisters arriving and being taken to mouth of the cave. #13ชีวิตติดถ้ำ #ThailandCaveRescue pic.twitter.com/LLNQLKlYwcThis was just before #ThamLaungRescue site became restricted access. Fresh canisters arriving and being taken to mouth of the cave. #13ชีวิตติดถ้ำ #ThailandCaveRescue pic.twitter.com/LLNQLKlYwc
The Thai government has published a graphic detailing how each child will be rescued.The Thai government has published a graphic detailing how each child will be rescued.
Two divers will accompany each boy, who will wear full face masks as they are guided through the passageways by rope.Two divers will accompany each boy, who will wear full face masks as they are guided through the passageways by rope.
When facing a particularly narrow path the divers will release the tank from their back and slowly roll it through as they guide the boy through. This means that the boys will never be alone, as had been previously feared.When facing a particularly narrow path the divers will release the tank from their back and slowly roll it through as they guide the boy through. This means that the boys will never be alone, as had been previously feared.
They will then walk from chamber 3, which has been drained to the extent that it is possible to walk in it, to the mouth of the cave that they entered on June 23.They will then walk from chamber 3, which has been drained to the extent that it is possible to walk in it, to the mouth of the cave that they entered on June 23.
Thai government releases graphic about #thamluangcaverescue . Full face masks; 2 divers accompanying 1 boy; guided by rope. When facing a very narrow path, they will release the tank from back and slowly roll tank & guide the boy through. They walk from Chamber 3 to mouth of cave pic.twitter.com/pLUKa8lHfdThai government releases graphic about #thamluangcaverescue . Full face masks; 2 divers accompanying 1 boy; guided by rope. When facing a very narrow path, they will release the tank from back and slowly roll tank & guide the boy through. They walk from Chamber 3 to mouth of cave pic.twitter.com/pLUKa8lHfd
Heavy rain is pouring down around a mile from the cave.Heavy rain is pouring down around a mile from the cave.
heavy rain is falling over the press center, about a mile from the cave. pic.twitter.com/YtB0KQvwgdheavy rain is falling over the press center, about a mile from the cave. pic.twitter.com/YtB0KQvwgd
Meanwhile, the operation to drain the cave of water – which has seen millions of gallons pumped out throughout the past week – continues apace.Meanwhile, the operation to drain the cave of water – which has seen millions of gallons pumped out throughout the past week – continues apace.
this one shows the pipes drawing water out of the cave. #ThaiCaveRescue pic.twitter.com/vSLkhjr1HCthis one shows the pipes drawing water out of the cave. #ThaiCaveRescue pic.twitter.com/vSLkhjr1HC
A Thai version of the possible solution mooted by Elon Musk is being tested near the Tham Luang cave, according to the BBC’s Jonathan Head.A Thai version of the possible solution mooted by Elon Musk is being tested near the Tham Luang cave, according to the BBC’s Jonathan Head.
Not Space-X. But a Thai version of ⁦@elonmusk⁩ idea of an air-filled tube for trapped boys to get out, being tested near #Thamluangcave pic.twitter.com/udsKAdHLgYNot Space-X. But a Thai version of ⁦@elonmusk⁩ idea of an air-filled tube for trapped boys to get out, being tested near #Thamluangcave pic.twitter.com/udsKAdHLgY
Earlier this week, Musk said that an inflatable tube with airlocks could serve as an effective escape pod.Earlier this week, Musk said that an inflatable tube with airlocks could serve as an effective escape pod.
Some good feedback from cave experts in Thailand. Iterating with them on an escape pod design that might be safe enough to try. Also building an inflatable tube with airlocks. Less likely to work, given tricky contours, but great if it does.Some good feedback from cave experts in Thailand. Iterating with them on an escape pod design that might be safe enough to try. Also building an inflatable tube with airlocks. Less likely to work, given tricky contours, but great if it does.
The Thai Navy Seals have posted a photo to their Facebook page which demonstrates how local and international forces have united in the effort to free the trapped boys throughout the past fortnight.The Thai Navy Seals have posted a photo to their Facebook page which demonstrates how local and international forces have united in the effort to free the trapped boys throughout the past fortnight.
“เรา”...ผนึกกำลังทั้งทีมไทยและทีมนานาชาติ นำน้องๆทีมหมูป่า...กลับบ้าน“เรา”...ผนึกกำลังทั้งทีมไทยและทีมนานาชาติ นำน้องๆทีมหมูป่า...กลับบ้าน
This roughly translates to: “we”... the seal is both Thai team and international team leading the sisters of the boar team... go home.This roughly translates to: “we”... the seal is both Thai team and international team leading the sisters of the boar team... go home.
Hooyah!Hooyah!
The following picture and message was posted on the #ThaiNavySEAL Facebook: “เรา”...ผนึกกำลังทั้งทีมไทยและทีมนานาชาติ นำน้องๆทีมหมูป่า...กลับบ้านWe, the Thai Team and the international team, will bring the Wild Boars home.#ThamLuang #ถ้ำหลวง #Thailand #พาทีมหมูป่ากลับบ้าน pic.twitter.com/7hwm2L6j6OThe following picture and message was posted on the #ThaiNavySEAL Facebook: “เรา”...ผนึกกำลังทั้งทีมไทยและทีมนานาชาติ นำน้องๆทีมหมูป่า...กลับบ้านWe, the Thai Team and the international team, will bring the Wild Boars home.#ThamLuang #ถ้ำหลวง #Thailand #พาทีมหมูป่ากลับบ้าน pic.twitter.com/7hwm2L6j6O
Officials are planning to send the boys to the Chiangrai Prachanukroh hospital, almost 60 miles from the cave, after they are freed.Officials are planning to send the boys to the Chiangrai Prachanukroh hospital, almost 60 miles from the cave, after they are freed.
A number of trolleys now sit by the main entrance in anticipation of their arrival.A number of trolleys now sit by the main entrance in anticipation of their arrival.
.@CNN has witnessed gurneys being prepared at a local hospital for the eventual arrivals of the soccer team, once each of the 13 members are rescued from the cave #ThaiCaveRescue pic.twitter.com/9yOaWRCwJ4.@CNN has witnessed gurneys being prepared at a local hospital for the eventual arrivals of the soccer team, once each of the 13 members are rescued from the cave #ThaiCaveRescue pic.twitter.com/9yOaWRCwJ4
Not all of the families approve that the rescue operation has been launched, it has been suggested.Not all of the families approve that the rescue operation has been launched, it has been suggested.
When approached by a journalist who asked if all of the families have given their blessing, the governor of Chiang Rai province, Narongsak Osottanakorn, replied “No .. they know and the understand.”When approached by a journalist who asked if all of the families have given their blessing, the governor of Chiang Rai province, Narongsak Osottanakorn, replied “No .. they know and the understand.”
Daniel Sutton, a senior Journalist with Network Ten Australia then asked, “Do they approve?” to which the governor reiterated “They know and they understand.”Daniel Sutton, a senior Journalist with Network Ten Australia then asked, “Do they approve?” to which the governor reiterated “They know and they understand.”
@danielsutton10 is on the ground where the Thailand cave rescue operation is currently underway. For all the details watch Ten Eyewitness News and head to ten daily. #TenNews https://t.co/MbkYj6hlFT pic.twitter.com/3xPETTm2kV@danielsutton10 is on the ground where the Thailand cave rescue operation is currently underway. For all the details watch Ten Eyewitness News and head to ten daily. #TenNews https://t.co/MbkYj6hlFT pic.twitter.com/3xPETTm2kV