12 boys lost in flooded Thai cave

[Lisa0825]

Thoughts must go out to the family of the Thai Navy Seal that died in the process of this especially at this time where everyone else is celebrating - his family are having to come to terms with their loss.

Yes, very sad for his family. However, I would imagine that they are happy for the success of the rescue too. His death was not in vain. Similar to the feeling an organ donor's family feels knowing that someone survived because of their loved one.

 

[soggybadger]

in some situations they literally were oxygen tanks.
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Those are farkin big tanks! Did they shlep those monsters in? Must have been hammering the Weetabix.

 

[SailorJoe]

Those are farkin big tanks! Did they shlep those monsters in? Must have been hammering the Weetabix.

I believe these were the tanks shuttled in to pump more air/oxygen into the cave pockets. Amazing series of water pumps sucking out water and air lines pushing air in.

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Teamwork on the ground

 

[Storker]

Team that stayed with the boys is out!!! HooYah!!

Thailand cave rescue: all 12 boys and coach successfully rescued – live

Finally, it's time for the happy dance.

 

[RockiesFan]

I can't really add anything of value to the commentary except, WOW

 

[soggybadger]

I believe these were the tanks shuttled in to pump more air/oxygen into the cave pockets. Amazing series of water pumps sucking out water and air lines pushing air in.

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Teamwork on the ground

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I hadn't been watching the news due to an inbuilt bull filter so had no idea the size of the op. I just believed it to be huge. Now the rescue is over I will have a good look at how they did it.

 

[Storker]

Thai cave rescue: US film crew on the case

Anyone up for a bet on the nationality of the rescue divers (in the movie, that is)?

 

[admikar]

Thai cave rescue: US film crew on the case

Anyone up for a bet on the nationality of the rescue divers (in the movie, that is)?

I'm up for a nickel.
'Muricans?

 

[RockiesFan]

I don't want to see a movie, however I would pay money if they put together a documentary with news footage, and background of the actual rescuers.

 

[Storker]

'Muricans?

Hint: U-571 (2000) - IMDb