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Posted on 7/8/18 at 4:11 pm to 1BamaRTR
Has the USN been identified as one of the groups of foreign divers yet?
Great story of hope. Keep the updates coming.
Great story of hope. Keep the updates coming.
Posted on 7/8/18 at 4:16 pm to The People
Heavy rains have started.
Posted on 7/8/18 at 4:19 pm to The People
quote:
Has the USN been identified as one of the groups of foreign divers yet?
USAF PJ's
This post was edited on 7/8/18 at 4:21 pm
Posted on 7/8/18 at 4:27 pm to tigerjjs
quote:Have they said how much rain their spot can handle before it would submerge? The spot they've been at this whole time...
Heavy rains have started.
Posted on 7/8/18 at 4:37 pm to Jim Rockford
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USAF PJ's
That’s about as legit as they come when it comes to rescue. Those guys are extremely impressive.
Posted on 7/8/18 at 4:47 pm to The People
quote:
Has the USN been identified as one of the groups of foreign divers yet?
Nothing against USN or any other military divers, they are obviously well trained, disciplined, organized, and determined. And they are needed to support such a monumental operation. But they are not trained for underwater cave rescues.
The divers they have brought in from around the world have a very specific skill set: they are highly accomplished cave/sump divers. These people go into little crap muddy tunnels on a regular basis (for fun!)
I've heard it reported that yesterday's rescue dive team was made up of 13 foreign cave divers and five Thai navy Seals, with support of another 70 divers (hauling gear, supplies, tanks, etc) Massive effort.
Posted on 7/8/18 at 4:54 pm to Shepherd88
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USAF PJ's That’s about as legit as they come when it comes to rescue.
Those guys are extremely impressive.
Doubt they have much experience rescuing pilots form flooded caves, they are probably providing support for those trained in this type of work.
Posted on 7/8/18 at 4:58 pm to Jim Rockford
quote:. I seriously doubt they’re diving in that cave.
USAF PJ's
Posted on 7/8/18 at 5:26 pm to GeauxxxTigers23
They’re probably providing support for the basecamp inside the cave. It sounds like the rescue missions beyond the basecamp are only being done by the 5 Thai Navy Seals and 13 cave diving experts. Everyone else is moving equipment and supplies between the entrance and basecamp, which is still not an easy task.
Posted on 7/8/18 at 5:51 pm to shell01
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The divers they have brought in from around the world have a very specific skill set: they are highly accomplished cave/sump divers. These people go into little crap muddy tunnels on a regular basis (for fun!)
God bless these people. Just imagining this type of work gives me anxiety. Being in a tight space like that is one of my phobias. Being rolled up in a carpet is my worst nightmare I think.
Posted on 7/8/18 at 5:54 pm to Robin Masters
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Being rolled up in a carpet is my worst nightmare I
I’d agree with that
Posted on 7/8/18 at 6:00 pm to TheChosenOne
I think it was reported there are between 50-80 divers (not all cave specific) on site to help ferry in air tanks and supplies.
Posted on 7/8/18 at 6:10 pm to TheChosenOne
LINK
The boys' parents get some information from social media.
One mother may have heard that her son was the first out. She's still at the cave waiting.
more information from the Guardian
And this about the diminshing window of opportunity before the rains become torrential LINK
The diminished air quality means that earlier government comments about waiting until the end of the rainy season (3-4 months in the future) are not an option any longer.
The boys' parents get some information from social media.
One mother may have heard that her son was the first out. She's still at the cave waiting.
more information from the Guardian
quote:
Ninety divers were involved in Sunday’s operation, 50 foreigners and 40 Thais.
And this about the diminshing window of opportunity before the rains become torrential LINK
quote:
will focus on reducing the dangers of the rescue operation as much as possible until rain or increasingly toxic air inside the chamber forces them to act.
The diminished air quality means that earlier government comments about waiting until the end of the rainy season (3-4 months in the future) are not an option any longer.
This post was edited on 7/8/18 at 6:13 pm
Posted on 7/8/18 at 6:24 pm to real turf fan
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This post was edited on 7/8/18 at 7:25 pm
Posted on 7/8/18 at 6:38 pm to idlewatcher
That’s not from this rescue.
Posted on 7/8/18 at 6:39 pm to Dizz
Dizz just curious, are you ex-military?
Posted on 7/8/18 at 6:56 pm to idlewatcher
Might not be the same rescue, but sure shows one thing...they have some damn good penmanship if they're having to draw those heiroglypics in that article.
Posted on 7/8/18 at 7:06 pm to shell01
Fresh link for the Guardian Live Updates
Posted on 7/8/18 at 7:24 pm to BhamCAT
Ok thanks. My brother said it was being shared on FB as THIS rescue. I’ll edit.
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