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Thai cave rescue: eight boys now freed after day two of rescue mission Thai cave rescue: eight boys now freed after day two of rescue mission – as it happened
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That ends a noticeably more cheerful press conference led by Narongsak Osatanakorn, the head of the joint command centre coordinating the operation.That ends a noticeably more cheerful press conference led by Narongsak Osatanakorn, the head of the joint command centre coordinating the operation.
He received a round of applause for the second consecutive night and was even seen thanking a few journalists.He received a round of applause for the second consecutive night and was even seen thanking a few journalists.
There is more work to do tomorrow, but the tension that has marked this past week is gradually starting to clear – with five people remaining in the cave, the end is in sight.There is more work to do tomorrow, but the tension that has marked this past week is gradually starting to clear – with five people remaining in the cave, the end is in sight.
The retrievals are getting faster: "Our rescuers can [now] shorten the operation time by two hours," he says. "Over 100 including 18 international cave divers took part in today’s operation." #thamluangcaveThe retrievals are getting faster: "Our rescuers can [now] shorten the operation time by two hours," he says. "Over 100 including 18 international cave divers took part in today’s operation." #thamluangcave
"Again, we have to prepare equipment that will take another 20 hours. I can’t give you exact timing [for the next operation]," says Osatanakorn #thamluangcave"Again, we have to prepare equipment that will take another 20 hours. I can’t give you exact timing [for the next operation]," says Osatanakorn #thamluangcave
Will last 5 be released tomorrow? "I can't tell. I am not in charge of this as it is up to the diving team. Their plan is designed for rescuing four." #ThamLuangRescueWill last 5 be released tomorrow? "I can't tell. I am not in charge of this as it is up to the diving team. Their plan is designed for rescuing four." #ThamLuangRescue
"the kids (released on Sunday) are now very fine. If you ask whether they have eaten Kow Pad Krapow - no. They haven't eaten that but they can take normal food like diluted porridge" #ThamLuangCaves"the kids (released on Sunday) are now very fine. If you ask whether they have eaten Kow Pad Krapow - no. They haven't eaten that but they can take normal food like diluted porridge" #ThamLuangCaves
A press conference is beginning here in Mae Sai, after the successful retrieval of four boys from Tham Luang Nang Non cave this afternoon. “We are so happy to rescue another four,” says Narongsak Osatanakorn, the head of the joint command centre coordinating the operation.A press conference is beginning here in Mae Sai, after the successful retrieval of four boys from Tham Luang Nang Non cave this afternoon. “We are so happy to rescue another four,” says Narongsak Osatanakorn, the head of the joint command centre coordinating the operation.
He says the mission time is getting faster: rescuers have now shaved two hours off their initial estimate for the time it would take to ferry each boy out. The first operation today commenced at 11am and the first boy emerged around 4.30pm, according to some reports. That’s about five-and-a-half hours, much less than the 11 hour round-trip some divers were making to the boys earlier this week.He says the mission time is getting faster: rescuers have now shaved two hours off their initial estimate for the time it would take to ferry each boy out. The first operation today commenced at 11am and the first boy emerged around 4.30pm, according to some reports. That’s about five-and-a-half hours, much less than the 11 hour round-trip some divers were making to the boys earlier this week.
As it looks as if the rescue operation is on hold until tomorrow, we’re going to pause the blog for now. We’ll resume blogging if there are any more key developments or press conferences. In the meantime there’s more on Thai cave rescue section including this video update on today’s developments, and there’ll be a new live blog on Tuesday.As it looks as if the rescue operation is on hold until tomorrow, we’re going to pause the blog for now. We’ll resume blogging if there are any more key developments or press conferences. In the meantime there’s more on Thai cave rescue section including this video update on today’s developments, and there’ll be a new live blog on Tuesday.
It is believed the rescue operation has been suspended for today. The Facebook update from the Thai navy seals suggests it is sticking to a plan of rescuing four boys per day.It is believed the rescue operation has been suspended for today. The Facebook update from the Thai navy seals suggests it is sticking to a plan of rescuing four boys per day.
It said “Two days, Eight boars” referring to the name of the boys football team Wild Boars.It said “Two days, Eight boars” referring to the name of the boys football team Wild Boars.
The Thai navy Seals have confirmed that eight boys have been rescued from the Tham Luang cave complex in Northern Thailand, after two separate rescue operations. A further four boys were rescued on Monday after four were rescued on Sunday.The Thai navy Seals have confirmed that eight boys have been rescued from the Tham Luang cave complex in Northern Thailand, after two separate rescue operations. A further four boys were rescued on Monday after four were rescued on Sunday.
A further four boys and their coach Ekapol Chantawong remain in the cave. The identities of the rescued boys have not been confirmed.A further four boys and their coach Ekapol Chantawong remain in the cave. The identities of the rescued boys have not been confirmed.
Thai public television broadcast live video of a medivac helicopters landing close to a hospital in the city of Chiang Rai. They were believed to be ferrying the rescued boys.Thai public television broadcast live video of a medivac helicopters landing close to a hospital in the city of Chiang Rai. They were believed to be ferrying the rescued boys.
Thai prime minister, Prayut Chan-O-Cha has delayed a planned visit to the site so as not to disruption the rescue operation. He had been due at the site at 6pm but is remaining at nearby Chiang Rai where the rescued boys are being treated in hospital.Thai prime minister, Prayut Chan-O-Cha has delayed a planned visit to the site so as not to disruption the rescue operation. He had been due at the site at 6pm but is remaining at nearby Chiang Rai where the rescued boys are being treated in hospital.
The operation to extract more of the boys began on Monday at 11am (5am BST). The same divers who managed to rescue four boys on Sunday were involved. Officials said that conditions were as good as they were on Sunday and that rain yesterday did not affect water levels inside the cave.The operation to extract more of the boys began on Monday at 11am (5am BST). The same divers who managed to rescue four boys on Sunday were involved. Officials said that conditions were as good as they were on Sunday and that rain yesterday did not affect water levels inside the cave.
The threat of monsoon rains re-flooding the cave is not as acute as previously feared, according to forecasters. Rain has fallen away from the cave entrance today and the chance of rain over the next two days is considered low.The threat of monsoon rains re-flooding the cave is not as acute as previously feared, according to forecasters. Rain has fallen away from the cave entrance today and the chance of rain over the next two days is considered low.
The authorities complained about some of yesterday’s media coverage, saying a drone was flown above the operation. They also claimed media outlets listened to police radio reports.The authorities complained about some of yesterday’s media coverage, saying a drone was flown above the operation. They also claimed media outlets listened to police radio reports.
The rescued boy are being kept in isolation in the hospital to avoid the risk of infection. Medics are considering whether to allow their parents to see them through a glass door.The rescued boy are being kept in isolation in the hospital to avoid the risk of infection. Medics are considering whether to allow their parents to see them through a glass door.
The four boys rescued on Sunday have asked to eat a pad krapow. The dish is a favourite comfort food made with Thai basil.The four boys rescued on Sunday have asked to eat a pad krapow. The dish is a favourite comfort food made with Thai basil.
The Thai navy Seals, the military unit running the rescue operation, have confirmed that eight boys have now been rescued. Its Facebook page does not reveal the identity of the rescued boys.The Thai navy Seals, the military unit running the rescue operation, have confirmed that eight boys have now been rescued. Its Facebook page does not reveal the identity of the rescued boys.
The threat of monsoon rains re-flooding the cave is not as acute as previously feared, according to Johannes Sander of the Munich-based industrial weather forecasters Sander and partner.The threat of monsoon rains re-flooding the cave is not as acute as previously feared, according to Johannes Sander of the Munich-based industrial weather forecasters Sander and partner.
In an email, he says rainfall today was mostly in foothills away from the cave and tomorrow will see less rain.In an email, he says rainfall today was mostly in foothills away from the cave and tomorrow will see less rain.
He writes: “Monsoon rain patterns are very local. On Wednesday strong rainfall will happen about 30km or 50km north of the Tham Luang region, while the area around the cave will see little precipitation, and even less than today or tomorrow. The lack of signficant rain with support pumping of the flooded caverns.”He writes: “Monsoon rain patterns are very local. On Wednesday strong rainfall will happen about 30km or 50km north of the Tham Luang region, while the area around the cave will see little precipitation, and even less than today or tomorrow. The lack of signficant rain with support pumping of the flooded caverns.”
CNN reports that the rescue operation has been suspended for today. The Guardian is trying to confirm this.CNN reports that the rescue operation has been suspended for today. The Guardian is trying to confirm this.
If confirmed it would leave four boys and their coach Ekaphol Chantawong inside the cave.If confirmed it would leave four boys and their coach Ekaphol Chantawong inside the cave.
On Sunday the rescue operation was suspended after the first four boys were rescued. The authorities said the pause was to allow depleted oxygen levels in the cave to recover.On Sunday the rescue operation was suspended after the first four boys were rescued. The authorities said the pause was to allow depleted oxygen levels in the cave to recover.
Guardian sources have confirmed that eighth boy has been rescued from the flooded cave.Guardian sources have confirmed that eighth boy has been rescued from the flooded cave.
Confirmed 8 boys out now #thamluangrescueConfirmed 8 boys out now #thamluangrescue
Sixth and seventh boys are being airlifted to hospital in Chiang Rai.Sixth and seventh boys are being airlifted to hospital in Chiang Rai.
6th and 7th now getting into helicopters to be airlifted to Chiang Rai. Still working to confirm if 8th emerging #thamluangrescue https://t.co/qgy34arorb6th and 7th now getting into helicopters to be airlifted to Chiang Rai. Still working to confirm if 8th emerging #thamluangrescue https://t.co/qgy34arorb
Thai TV said it takes 20 minutes for a helicopter to reach the helipad which is 700m from the hospital.Thai TV said it takes 20 minutes for a helicopter to reach the helipad which is 700m from the hospital.
It takes the helicopter only 20 minutes to fly from near the cave to Chiang Rai. Then it’s only 700 meters to the hospital #ThamLuang #พาทีมหมูป่ากลับบ้าน #ถ้ำหลวง #Thailand #ThaiCaveRescue pic.twitter.com/0ZaoKmphYRIt takes the helicopter only 20 minutes to fly from near the cave to Chiang Rai. Then it’s only 700 meters to the hospital #ThamLuang #พาทีมหมูป่ากลับบ้าน #ถ้ำหลวง #Thailand #ThaiCaveRescue pic.twitter.com/0ZaoKmphYR
Here’s our latest full report on the rescue operation.Here’s our latest full report on the rescue operation.
Two more ambulances have been seen leaving the entrance of the cave.Two more ambulances have been seen leaving the entrance of the cave.
WATCH: BBC News team see two ambulances leaving cave site amidst unconfirmed reports more of trapped team evacuated from cave #thamluangcave #thamluang #ถ้ำหลวง #13ชีวิตติดถ้ำ #13ชีวิตรอดแล้ว #พาหมูป่ากลับบ้าน #ThailandCaveRescue pic.twitter.com/UE1kB0aChxWATCH: BBC News team see two ambulances leaving cave site amidst unconfirmed reports more of trapped team evacuated from cave #thamluangcave #thamluang #ถ้ำหลวง #13ชีวิตติดถ้ำ #13ชีวิตรอดแล้ว #พาหมูป่ากลับบ้าน #ThailandCaveRescue pic.twitter.com/UE1kB0aChx
Two more ambulances were seen, leaving #Tham Luang cave. They are believed to transfer the 6th and 7th boys to hospital. @TNAMCOT pic.twitter.com/JuNszzXy5VTwo more ambulances were seen, leaving #Tham Luang cave. They are believed to transfer the 6th and 7th boys to hospital. @TNAMCOT pic.twitter.com/JuNszzXy5V
A Guardian source has witnessed a seventh boy being rescued and has heard that an eighth boy is “coming out”.A Guardian source has witnessed a seventh boy being rescued and has heard that an eighth boy is “coming out”.
7th is out and 8th "is coming out", I am hearing #ThamLuangRescue7th is out and 8th "is coming out", I am hearing #ThamLuangRescue
Guardian contributor, Veena Thoopkrjaei, reports that a seventh rescued boy has arrived at the hospital. We are still trying to confirm reports that eight boys have been rescued.Guardian contributor, Veena Thoopkrjaei, reports that a seventh rescued boy has arrived at the hospital. We are still trying to confirm reports that eight boys have been rescued.
The 7th Wild Boar has arrived at the hospital. #thamluangThe 7th Wild Boar has arrived at the hospital. #thamluang
Reuters and CNN report a seventh and eighth boy being rescued, citing witnesses. The Guardian is trying to confirm these reports.Reuters and CNN report a seventh and eighth boy being rescued, citing witnesses. The Guardian is trying to confirm these reports.
Two more boys have been rescued from the Tham Luang cave complex in Northern Thailand, officials have told the Guardian. Six boys have been rescued and six more and their coach remain in the cave.Two more boys have been rescued from the Tham Luang cave complex in Northern Thailand, officials have told the Guardian. Six boys have been rescued and six more and their coach remain in the cave.
Sources at the site said a fifth boy emerged before 5pm and had left the entrance. A six boy emerged an hour later, sources said.Sources at the site said a fifth boy emerged before 5pm and had left the entrance. A six boy emerged an hour later, sources said.
Thai public television broadcast live video of a medivac helicopter landing close to a hospital in the city of Chiang Rai. It was believed to be carrying the fifth boy to be rescued.Thai public television broadcast live video of a medivac helicopter landing close to a hospital in the city of Chiang Rai. It was believed to be carrying the fifth boy to be rescued.
Thai prime minister, Prayut Chan-O-Cha has delayed a planned visit to the site so as not to disruption the rescue operation. He had been due at the site at 6pm but is remaining at nearby Chiang Rai where the rescued boys are being treated in hospital.Thai prime minister, Prayut Chan-O-Cha has delayed a planned visit to the site so as not to disruption the rescue operation. He had been due at the site at 6pm but is remaining at nearby Chiang Rai where the rescued boys are being treated in hospital.
The operation to extract more of the boys began on Monday at 11am (5am BST). The same divers who managed to rescue four boys on Sunday were involved. Officials said that conditions were as good as they were on Sunday and that rain yesterday did not affect water levels inside the cave.The operation to extract more of the boys began on Monday at 11am (5am BST). The same divers who managed to rescue four boys on Sunday were involved. Officials said that conditions were as good as they were on Sunday and that rain yesterday did not affect water levels inside the cave.
Authorities complained about some of yesterday’s media coverage, saying a drone was flown above the operation. They also claimed media outlets listened to police radio reports.Authorities complained about some of yesterday’s media coverage, saying a drone was flown above the operation. They also claimed media outlets listened to police radio reports.
The rescued boy are being kept in isolation in the hospital to avoid the risk of infection. Medics are considering whether to allow their parents to see them through a glass door.The rescued boy are being kept in isolation in the hospital to avoid the risk of infection. Medics are considering whether to allow their parents to see them through a glass door.
The four boys rescued on Sunday have asked to eat a pad krapow. The dish is a favourite comfort food made with Thai basil.The four boys rescued on Sunday have asked to eat a pad krapow. The dish is a favourite comfort food made with Thai basil.
AP describes the difficulty of getting officials to go on the record about the details of the rescue operations.AP describes the difficulty of getting officials to go on the record about the details of the rescue operations.
Thai authorities are being tight-lipped about who was inside an ambulance seen leaving the site, as they were the night before when four of the 13 people trapped inside the underground complex were rescued.Thai authorities are being tight-lipped about who was inside an ambulance seen leaving the site, as they were the night before when four of the 13 people trapped inside the underground complex were rescued.
Multiple calls to senior government officials and military personnel leading the operation to rescue the members of the youth soccer team rang unanswered Monday evening.Multiple calls to senior government officials and military personnel leading the operation to rescue the members of the youth soccer team rang unanswered Monday evening.
On Sunday, officials waited until several hours after the rescued boys had been transported to hospitals to announce their rescue.On Sunday, officials waited until several hours after the rescued boys had been transported to hospitals to announce their rescue.