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July 05, 2018 18:26:16
In a race against the clock and an impending deluge, the future of the Thai football team trapped is discussed
Key points:
- heavy rains are expected for Chiang province Rai from July 7 to 12
- Boys can not go out at the same time
- Water is pumped into the cave as fast as possible
For nearly two weeks, 12 boys and their coach have been stuck in a dark cave with ice water and fast.
They may have to wait much longer – if the authorities decide to wait for the rainy season in Thailand. Or they could do a terrifying dive through the treacherous tunnels after an intensive scuba diving course
The authorities have yet to decide.
Pump the water
Speaking of the scene, Australian Army warrant officer Chris Moc said the safest option would be that the water recedes but he says that it was "completely dependent on nature".
"We must make sure that … any operation we undertake … the primary consideration is their safety. "
" Currently, every effort is being made to lower that level of water inside the cave and this will be our best option.
The Thai authorities hope that an improved drainage effort can lower the water level in an area where it is still at or near the ceiling.
The idea is to have some leeway so that boys do not depend long on diving equipment and can keep their heads out of the water
The Broadcaster Thai TPBS reported that officials To decrease the water level of about 30-50 centimeters per hour, while the current pumping can decrease the water by 1-2 centimeters per hour.
Rescuers continue to drain water from wells near the cave complex, but the weather department has warned up to 60% of the country's north, including Chiang Rai, may be s'. expect heavy rains from July 7th to 12th.
"Most of these boys, if not all … do not know how to swim"
The Thai authorities are considering the option of diving.
Barker stated that the dive route was not without risk.
"You have a different story depending on who you are talking to, obviously some people are much more optimistic than others," Barker said. a particularly dangerous section of tunnel that the boys would have to cross.
"It is so narrow in this part that you can not go through with an oxygen tank," Barker said.
"So, these boys should not only be trained in the use of a tank, they should be trained to remove the tank, potentially under the water, or just before going back under the Water [and] holding their breath for a good while. "
Boys should swim five meters lower, then back up"
"For those of us who know how to swim, this is n & # It does not look like much, but keeping in mind that most of these boys, if not all, do not know how to swim, that would be very scary and when they can not breathe it is not a problem. is a time when people are likely to panic – and I think it's one of the biggest risks with this type of rescue if that's the way they choose? " said Barker. 19659031] Two men in diving suits and carrying torches carry air tanks, standing against a lush rainforest background. "title =" Thailand cave search with airt tanks "width =" 700 "height =" 467 "/>
Photo:
International rescuers are preparing to enter the cave. (AP: Sakchai Lalit)
"Certainly, we expect that if they try to get out these boys soon, or at least the first of them, that Is the best time to do this because "
If the team is diving, it will be one operation at a time that will probably take several days.
Experienced divers are wary of taking the boys out the dark and dangerous waters still in the cave, especially because they are untrained, but said that it would be possible to teach them minimal skills.
"No one will teach anyone a full cave course, but trying to make them comfortable with masks, with breathing, [is] completely different, "said Claus Rasmusen, a certified underwater diving instructor based in Thailand who helped the Thai team SEAL with logistics.
"Creating an environment that can get them out safely, it's achievable."
Boys Practiced the Port of Di Chiang Rai Province Governor Narongsak Osatanakorn, said that He did not think he had practiced diving yet.
Floods Could Force Decision
Vice Admiral Arpakorn Yookongkaew, Commander of Seals, said that he did not believe bringing the group out of the cave because they are safe where they are, but some Thai officials said heavy rains planned for the weekend could force them to decide that boys should swim and dive.
the waters continued, and the authorities said that they were still exploring other options, such as scouring the side of the mountain to find other ways to pump the water. cave water
since the rainy season in Thailand usually lasts until October
A third plan is to drill down to the team, the Guardian reported.
million. Narongsak said the 13 members of the group could not
He said that the authorities would badess the readiness of the boys every day and if there was a risk that the rescue would not continue , saying that the team was recovering.
The last two videos posted on a Navy Facebook page showed a Navy SEAL dealing with minor cuts to boys' feet and legs with an antibiotic ointment.
Several of the boys were seen smiling while they were interacting with the Navy SEAL. Some jokes
Other boys were seen sleeping under aluminum warming blankets.
The Thai authorities are working with the Navy SEALs to operate a fiber-optic Internet line in the flooded cave. Communication technician Phoowanart Keawdum said that once the cable installed, phone calls would be possible
A team of Australian AFP specialists on the spot
Two other specialists from the Australian Federal Police Six AFP diving specialists arrived at the scene Saturday
The team will remain on site to help the Royal Thai Navy supply the trapped group.
Another senior officer of AFP will also be deployed planning and coordination efforts.
A previous video released on Wednesday showed that boys were healthy
The group entered the cave in northern Thailand on June 23 before the floods cut off the main entrance.
Son / ABC
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Published
July 05, 2018 18:10:15
