In this photo taken and published by the Public Relations Bureau of Chiang Rai on July 8, 2018, Thai soldiers and paramedics badist a boy rescued on a stretcher at an ambulance in the Tham Luang cave area [19659002] HANDOUT / Getty Images [19659003] Expert divers rescued four of 12 boys from a flooded cave in northern Thailand where they were trapped with their football coach for more than a dangerous and complicated plan unfolded in the rain. 19659004] Eight boys and the coach remained inside the Tham Luang Nang Non Cavern complex while the authorities suspended the international effort until Monday to replenish the tanks. Air along the dangerous exit route. Will be available soon, although officials have said that it could take up to four days to complete.
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"The operation went a lot better than expected," said Chiang Ra, acting governor Narongsak Osatanakorn, who oversees the mission.
He told reporters that four boys were brought to hospital in Chiang Rai city, the provincial capital, for evaluation, and the next phase of the operation will resume after about 10- 20 hours.
The names of rescued boys have not been released.
His announcement, more than an hour after helicopters and ambulances were seen rushing from the cave area, drew cheers and applause.
Narongsak nicknamed Sunday "D-Day" while the complicated effort was launched in the morning.
He said that 13 foreign divers and five SEALs from the Thai Navy were taking part in the key step of the rescue: taking the boys to the shelter and through dark, narrow and tortuous pbadages filled with 39 muddy water and strong currents.
Two divers accompanied each of the boys, who all learned to dive only since July 2, when the
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Cave rescue experts consider underwater escape a last resort, especially with untrained people. Saman Gunan, ex-SEAL of the Thai Navy, highlighted the risks. The diver, the first mortal of the rescue effort, was working as a volunteer and died on a mission to place oxygen cartridges along the road.
But Narongsak said earlier that mild weather and falling water levels the conditions of an underwater evacuation. These conditions will not last if the rain starts again, he says.
After the removal of the four boys from the cave, heavy rains began to fall
Authorities said the monsoons could bring water into the cave. This with declining oxygen levels, added to the urgency of taking the team out. Previous efforts to pump water from the cave have been delayed by heavy showers.
Narongsak said on Saturday that experts told him that new rainfall could reduce the non-flooded space where boys shelter at only 10 square meters.
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The next phase of the operation will begin Monday after the rescue teams will have replenished the oxygen tanks along the road for ensure the safety of the trip, which lasts several hours. , SEALs of the Thai Navy posted a celebratory note on their Facebook page, saying, "Sweet dreams to all, Good night, Hooyah."
The boys and their coach, whose team is known as Wild Boars, found themselves stranded when they were exploring the cave after a training match on June 23rd.
Monsoon floods cut off their escape route
Thai military paramedics head for the Tham Luang cave area as divers begin to evacuate the 12 boys and their coach trapped in the Cave of Khun Nam Nang Park, Mae Sai District, Chiang Rai. province on July 8, 2018.
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The event has rivaled Thailand and has attracted the attention of the whole world. The search and rescue operation involved dozens of international experts and rescuers, including a US military team.
Elon Musk's Space X rocket company plans to send a "small submarine" as needed. A spokesman for the Tunnels Unit of Musk & Boring Co., which has four engineers at the cave, said Sunday that Thai authorities had requested the device and that divers had determined that it could potentially help children to cross the underpbades.
Musk said on Twitter that the aluminum submarine would be tested until Sunday afternoon in California before being placed on a 17-hour flight to Thailand. President Donald Trump tweeted Sunday: "The United States is working closely with the Thai government to help all children get out of the cave and get safe. Very brave and talented people!
To ensure a clear path towards the evacuation of evacuees to the hospital and to protect their privacy, the authorities ordered the media to move away from the cave before the boys arrived. come out
and rebaduring in handwritten notes to their families that were made public Saturday. The notes were sent with divers who made a round trip of 11 hours.
One of the boys, identified as Tun, wrote: "Mom and dad, please do not worry, I'm fine." I told Yod to get ready to take me out for fried chicken, with love. "
" Do not worry, "wrote another boy, Mick. "I miss everyone, grandfather, uncle, mom, dad and siblings, I love you all.I'm glad to be here inside, SEALS sailors took care of me I love you all. "
A particularly touching note from another boy said," I'm fine, but the air is a bit cold, but do not worry. "Well, n & # 39, do not forget to organize my birthday party. "
In a letter on his own, coach Ekapol Chanthawong apologized to the parents of the boys for the test .
"For the parents of all the children, right now, the children are doing well, the team takes good care of us.I promise to take care of the children as best as possible.I mean thank you for all the support and I want to apologize to parents, "he writes.
The first boys of a group trapped in a cave flooded for more than two weeks emerged from hiding. David Doyle reports. Reuters
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