The rescue of the cave in Thailand begins after the evacuation of the area

A Bangkok Post defense reporter tweeted the first four boys coming out of the cave

"Let's pray and support the Navy Seals and the first four boys," the reporter tweeted.

According to rumors, the rescue operation began at midnight local time (3am AEST) and the first group of children is already outside the base camp set up by the Thai authorities in the system of caves. The trip should take about nine hours.

Thai authorities announced earlier that the closing of the media camp and evacuation of the Tham Luang Nang Non cave area were held so that the operation to save the group could begin. 19659003] "Assess the situation now, it is necessary to evacuate the area for the rescue operation," said Mae Sai police commander, Komsan Sa-ardluan, about a speaker. "Those who are not related to the rescue operation, please immediately evacuate the area."

All staff members, except essential staff, have received the order leaving the badembly area, the authorities seeking to clear the tracks. At current water levels, it would appear that the 12 boys and their football coach, who are bad swimmers, would only need to be completely submerged for a short distance – after which a dive escort could swim your head out of the water.

All boys received basic instructions on how to use the dive equipment for the exit trip, which should be difficult. Expert divers have said that the journey from a base camp to the inside of the cave system takes them five to six hours.

The boys and their trainer entered the cave system on June 23 and were found sitting on a ledge last Monday.

The mbadive rescue effort, involving divers from the Australian Federal Police, saw emergency oxygen tanks all along the treacherous road.

The risks of travel became evident when a retiree retired. The SEAL diver of the Thai navy lost consciousness and died while returning to base camp early in the morning on Friday.

Light rains fell all morning in the mountainous region of northern Thailand. last days. It is likely that this has forced the hand of rescuers, who fear that the cavern system may fill up.

Governor Narongsak Osotthanakorn, who oversees the rescue mission, is expected to update soon.

need to quickly rescue the boys and their coach from a partially flooded cave by helping them to make risky dives.

The boys, aged 11 to 16, and their 25-year-old coach were trapped for two weeks – since June 23, they went to explore in the cave of Tham Luang Nang, in northern Thailand, after a game.

The monsoon floods interrupted their escape and prevented the rescuers from finding them for nearly 10 days. The only way to reach them was to navigate through dark, narrow pbadages filled with muddy water and strong currents, as well as oxygen-depleted air. Going out the same route seems to be the only feasible option, but at high risk, Thai officials say. Experienced experts in cave rescue consider underwater escape as a last resort, especially with unskilled people, as are boys.

The path is considered particularly complicated because of sharp turns. Acting Governor of Chiang Rai, Narongsak Osatanakorn, said the authorities were expecting two large groups of volunteer foreign divers to arrive this weekend, after which they will be ready to act quickly to get the team members out when the conditions will be met.

Experts told him that flooding the new rain could reduce the non-flooded space where boys take refuge at only 10 square meters. "I confirm that we are at war with water and time from the first day until today." Finding the boys does not mean that we have completed our mission. This is only a small battle we won, but the war is not over. The war ends when we win the three battles – the battles to search for them, save them and send them home. "

Mr. Narongsak told reporters that the next three or four days were" the best and the best time for the rescue operation. "19659003]" The current situation, with the levels of l & # 39; air and water and the health of boys, is the best, "he adds

ELON MUSK JOINS RESCUE EFFORTS [19659003] Development comes as then Elon Musk announced that a team of nine engineers would be going to Tham Luang Cave to support the rescue efforts.

The billionaire tweeted that his team was looking at several options by sending a "spare capsule" in the cave.

The billionaire reportedly said that the government would not be charged for the services, according to the Bangkok Post .

Some good expert comments from the caves in Thailand .Iterter with them on a backup lug design that could Do not be safe enough to try. Also build an inflatable tube with airlocks. Less likely to work, given the delicate contours, but great if that's the case

– Elon Musk (@elonmusk) July 7, 2018

The Musk & # 39; s Boring company digs tunnels for advanced transport systems and features an advanced radar. A boring company spokeswoman who declined to be named said that she was in talks with the Thai government and the people on the ground to determine how they could best help their efforts.

BRAZING LETTERS TO PARENTS [19459008

As the Tham Luang cave crisis continues, boys wrote letters to try to cheer up families who have lost the hope of seeing them anytime soon.

"Dad and mom, do not worry, I'm fine," writes Chanin Wibulrungruang. "If you like, tell brother Yod to prepare to take me to have fried chicken. I love you all. "

The boys' coach, Ekkapol Chanthawong, who took the boys to the cave during an after-game tour on June 23, apologized to the parents of the boys in saying, "I promise to take care of"

He added, "Aunt, please, tell grandmother to kindly prepare the vegetable juice and fried pork skin for me. I will eat them when I go out. I love you all. "

Governor Narongsak Osotthanakorn, overseeing the rescue mission, said the problem of oxygen had been avoided, but that carbon dioxide was accumulating in the chamber

. essential to stay with the team to minimize the problem

What seemed to be a very promising well two days ago, running 800m from the top of the mountain to a position close to the boys, no longer looks promising it would take too long to use drills to make them a viable pbadage.

In the case of the 33 Chilean miners who were trapped 700 m underground after a collapse at the San José mine, they were able to determine their precise position and tunnel.

This successful process took more than two months, and the coming monsoon means that the Tham Luang system will be flooded – and the governor continues to proceed on the basis of # 39; u n rescue in diving

"They entered by the front (of the cave) so they must go out" "We repeat all the plans we have put in place. This also includes plans for foreign divers. "

NOTE OF TRAINING COACH

Ekkapol Chantawong was for nine days the only adult with children from 11 to 16 – until they were discovered on a muddy ledge by rescue divers Monday

"For all parents, all children are always going well. I promise to take the best possible care for the children, "he said in a note given to a diver Friday and published on the Facebook page of the Thai Navy Saturday

" Thank you for all the moral support and I I'm sorry to parents. "

The note comes as Foreign Minister Julie Bishop confirmed that another expert would be sent from Australia to help.The medical specialist has the expertise of cave diving. [19659042] Australia sends a medical specialist with expertise in underground diving to join the Australian team of 17 people from @AusFedPolice @DeptDefence @dfat helping The Thai government saves 12 boys and football coach
???? @NatTraumaCentre #AUSMAT #ThamLuangCave pic.twitter.com/Fk0zjsPmcN

– Julie Bishop (@JulieBishopMP ) 7 July 2018

HOLES PERCEIVED AT THE TOP OF THE CAVE

The death of a former experienced Thai seal, who died after missing of oxygen on Friday help the rescue, raised concerns about the safety of boys who have no scuba diving experience to try to swim out of the flooded cave.

The round trip in and out of the cave to reach the boys take a highly qualified diver about 11 hours, it was estimated.

Rescue the natives would be for the children to stay in the cave until the end of the rainy season and that the floodwaters disappear – which could take months – or dig a well in the cave of the forest above

. million. Osottanakorn said that more than 100 air holes were found above the cave complex, with 18 of them likely to be explored further.

A hole extends even 400m, but drilling can take a long time

How they hope to get them out

If they can swim out of the cave, it's the plan for the boys and their football coach. It has now been suggested that they could "dive" with them while they are being led out of the cave.

GROWTH FOOTS IN THE CAVE

Videos released prior to the press conference show the harsh conditions that rescuers face when they try to get away from it. extract the boys and their football coach.

Sports helmets and headlights, lifeguards are seen wading through narrow pbadages in the video posted by ITVNews, grabbing a rope to guide them

Extreme Risks Faced by Trapped Boys and Anything Else A rescue operation in the caverns took place under tragic circumstances yesterday when an old Thai marine SEAL ran out of oxygen and died returning to her base camp. becoming the critical problem for the mission and will force desperate measures as the air in the small room where the team is trapped is low.