Hoping and Praying for Those Kids and Coach Stuck in Underwater Cave in Thailand

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Heroes.

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Thanks Sue. The link in my post above did not copy completely.

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Another diver who took part in this rescue:

http://thenewswheel.com/general-motors-employee-played-key-role-in-thai-cave-rescue/

"Over a 10-day period, Changkwanyuen worked long hours at the rescue site. He served as a trainer and adviser for the Thai Royal Navy SEAL team that headed up the rescue. He also helped to secure special equipment and coordinate efforts with other dive teams on the scene.

This wasn’t the first time that Changkwanyuen has used his diving skills in emergency situations. After the devastating Indonesia tsunami in 2004, he assisted with the grim task of retrieving bodies from the ocean."

Yikes.

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Tomorrow’s episode of NOVA on PBS is about the Thai cave rescue. Can’t wait to see it!

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Thank you! Finally, something worth watching.

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Bump

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@JazzyTXMom, thanks for the heads up!

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For anyone still interested in this amazing story, here is an article from National Geographic on the rescue.

https://www.nationalgeographic.com/adventure/2019/02/national-geographic-2019-adventurers-of-the-year/thai-rescue-cave-divers/

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Thank you!! Still think of it - one of the greatest miracles ever. :slight_smile:

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Great article, @JazzyTXMom! I’m in awe of the amazing, selfless united effort that made the rescues possible! There were many quiet selfless heroes among those involved.

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I’m going to brag about my brother who lives in SE Asia and is a cave expert. Note, he is NOT a cave diver. Brother was on his way for a US visit when he received an email from the two British cave divers. They wanted to help but needed an invitation from the Thai government. My brother was able to make the necessary connections, and the rest is history.

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While I am elated that the boys were all successfully rescued, it is the demonstration of what humankind can achieve when we choose to work together to do good that really touches me.

I missed this note at the bottom of the article the first time I read it. Looking forward to the film.

Editor’s Note: National Geographic Documentary Films has announced plans to produce a documentary film about the rescue, with a tentative release date in 2020.

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CNN comments on a NEJM paper shedding light on how the boys were sedated:

https://www-m.cnn.com/2019/04/04/health/thailand-boys-cave-ketamine-intl/index.html

https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMc1900831