Thai cave rescue mission: third operation under way to release the last four boys and coach – live | New

The Chief of Rescue politely rejected the high-profile attempts of technology entrepreneur Elon Musk to help the mission. According to his tweets, Musk spent the last few days designing and building a small submarine, ostensibly to help the boys get out safely

"Although its technology is good and sophisticated, it is not practical for this mission ". the head of the Joint Command Center coordinating the operation, said a short time ago.

Musk tweeted earlier today that he had brought the mini submarine – "made rocket parts and named the site of the cave, leaving it there in case it would be useful in Four boys had already come out at this stage, but the rescue mission for four others and their trainer had not started yet.

The Thai authorities confirmed that the rescue mission began today at 10:08 this morning (local time), with 19 divers.

Despite heavy rains during the night, conditions in the cave did not change much. Safi reports that there was applause in the room when the chief of the relief, Narongsak Osatanakorn, the head of the joint command center coordinating the operation, announced [19659035] the four boys and their coach. to be highlighted in a single mission

More to come.

While we await confirmation of the rescue mission scheduled for today, Michael Safi ] addressed some of the frequent questions we receive from readers

Has the rescue resumed?

This is not clear until here.

Will the five go out today?

Authorities said this decision would be made by the diving team. "I can not answer that question right away," said Narongsak Osatanakorn, head of the joint command center responsible for coordinating the operation Monday night.

"It's because of weather conditions and our plan.We have drawn up a plan for four, but if we want to save five, officials will have to adjust the plan.We can not reverse the plan. diving team because it involves safety. "

How do they pick boys? The weakest or the strongest?

This question was also left to the discretion of the divers, especially the team's doctors. The only clue given by Osatanakorn on the criteria for selecting boys is a comment he made at the Monday morning press conference.

Asked which boys would be excerpted that day, he replied, "The perfect, the most ready."

He also said that the boys released on Monday were in "better condition" than those kidnapped the day before. Do whatever you want with it. Based on information provided by health authorities, we can be certain that the youngest boy – aged 11 – and the 25-year-old coach remain in the cave.

The boys will miss the World Cup. The doctors said that they were going to spend at least seven days in the hospital after their ordeal, which means that they will not be able to accept the offer of the President of Fifa from the University of New York. to attend the match in Russia next week.

A preliminary health checkup on the first four boys performed yesterday, two had minor lung infections and one had a fever, the doctors said.

Both were treated with antibiotics and were healthy enough to joke in the evening.

The boys saw their parents through the glass, but have not yet been able to touch or hold them in their arms. The hospital hopes to have a conversation over the phone today.

Boys always wear sunglasses as a precaution after spending two weeks in total darkness.

Their diet was improved from diluted porridge: they are now allowed bread and chocolate, their two requests Tuesday morning. The doctors pointed out that all are safe and healthy.

We will soon have more details about the medical conditions of boys, our journalists in Thailand. Michael Safi reports that doctors set up a telephone line so that boys in the hospital can talk to their parents.

According to information given by health officials, we have a clearer idea of ​​who is out of the cave.

It would appear the youngest child, Chanin Wiboonrunreung, and coach, Ekaphol Chantawong, are still inside

The first four boys to be saved have now seen their parents, and the other four are likely to see their parents today. Today, Michael Safi reports from the scene.

Reunification was far away though – the boys are in the hospital and have only seen their parents through the glass.

Health officials have, over the past few minutes, reviewed the status of boys. Boys are generally healthy and safe say doctors, but two get treatment for "minor" lung infections.

At least seven days before leaving the hospital

The Australian Minister of Foreign Affairs has marked the official recognition of Australians helping to rescue [19659004] Julie Bishop said Tuesday that workers' priorities were on salvage, but once their "extraordinary" job is done, there would be thanks.

"I am very proud that the Australian"

"Dr. Richard Richard Harris was very involved in evaluating the health of boys.

" Our divers from the Australian Federal Police are part of the chain of rescuers. Navy divers have also been involved and we have crisis response teams on the ground. "

Dr. Harris entered the cave to medically assess the boys before the dangerous rescue dives."

Bishop told the Australian team – included the staff of the Bangkok embassy – were working under the leadership of the Thai Government and the Royal Thai Navy.There were also several rescue teams from other countries, including the United States, China, and Britain.

There are reports that the Chiang Rai City Hospital will provide an update soon on the health of the eight boys are already released.

In the meantime, here are some figures collected by the Australian Associated Press (and which are a bit focused on Australia, but I will try to get statistics on the participation of the Australian Associated Press. other countries):

• 12 boys, aged 11 to 16, and their 25-year-old coach entered Tham Luan Nang cave on 23 June.
• It was 10 days before they were found.
• To escape, they must negotiate about 3.2 km of black "
• This is an 11-hour round trip, but the divers l & rsquo; have done faster because many parts of the road are now drained
• . until 20 hours to lay air tanks and prepare the road.
• Up to now, there has been a death – the former Thai Navy Seal Saman Kunan died by placing air tanks along the road
• aliens, including Australians taking part in the delicate operation.
• The number of Australia The group includes six divers from the Australian Federal Police supporting the Thai Navy, as well as a liaison officer and an interpreter, and Dr. Richard Harris, a specialist in the 39; hyperbaric.
• A support team of 100 people pumps liters of water to stop flooding in the caves
• Four boys were kidnapped Sunday in 11 hours.
• Four boys were kidnapped Monday

Eight young members of the Wild Boars football team were saved after more than two weeks and half taken in a cave in the north of the country. Thailand. On the second day of the long and complex relief missions, a second group of four boys was born on Monday.

"We are so happy that today we can save four more children," said Narongsak Osatanakorn, the joint command center coordinating the operation, announced at one point. Monday evening

All four were flown to a hospital in the nearest city, Chiang Rai. "Now they are fine," he said.

Four teammates and their coach, Ekaphol Chantawong, remain inside, with the hope that they will be rescued on Tuesday.

The authorities would make no guarantee, but the next operation It is planned to start at 4:00 pm local time

We will bring you updates as the mission progresses. In the meantime, read our latest full report from Michael Safi, South Asia correspondent, who is in Mae Sai.