The third rescue in Thailand is underway: the rain is putting pressure on the rescuers

In the drama of the cave in Thailand, the rescue mission of the last four boys trapped and their coach began. According to authorities, the action runs since Tuesday 10.08 local time (05.08 CEST time). As a goal, the governor of the province, Narongsak Osottanakorn, ordered all detention until the evening. They were stuck in the flooded cave for 17 days. Until now, the international team of specialized divers has managed to bring eight young footballers to the field.

Thailand's northern region, bordering Myanmar, suffered heavy rains on Tuesday. The mission of more than two weeks is also a fight against time and time. Southeast Asia is currently the monsoon season. It is to be feared that the rain will bring water into the cave so quickly that the rescue effort must be stopped. Meanwhile, the hope of a happy end to the drama but great. However, there are also warnings not to be too close to the finish line.

Rescue could take more than 11 hours

The new rescue mission – the third one at present – involves at least 19 special divers. According to the governor, this may take even longer than the first two days – more than eleven.

In addition to the five trapped, four rescuers must be taken from the cave. Among them is an Australian doctor who persevered to provide first aid in case of emergency. Among the trapped is also the youngest player in the team. He is only eleven years old.

Is the coach the last?

Thailand's Interior Minister, Anupong Paochinda, said, "Our initial plan was to get four people out, but there would be only five left today. "It is believed that the last to go is the coach." The 25-year-old had introduced the children into the cave despite the warnings.

The four boys and their adult caregivers have been stranded since June 23. Local club team "Wild Boars" had been surprised by the masses of water during a trip to the Tham Luang-Khun Nam Nang stalactite cave No. The exit is almost four kilometers long and in some extremely dangerous places.Since Sunday, however, gradually managed to put eight boys safe.According to the treating doctors, they are doing well in the circumstances.

The eight children aged 12 to 16 are now in the The provincial capital of Chiang Rai, all in single rooms.Medical doctors reported Tuesday less severe lung infections in two children.Overall, the footballers are in good health.No one has a fever. first four were already allowed to see their families – but only through a window. Formerly, Thai military leader Prayut Chan-o-cha was visiting them.

However, all eight must spend another week at the hospital for observation. They will not be able to accept FIFA's invitation to attend the Sunday World Cup final.

The rescue is very dangerous. In some places, the road is so narrow that divers must unbuckle their bottles of breath. In addition, you can hardly see in the water. In anticipation of the mission, an experienced Thai diver drowned on Friday. Now, two rescuers take the boys each, not a single dive right. All wear diving suits and are equipped with diving goggles. The pros provide them with air.

The children's submarine of Elon Musk during a test in a pool in Los Angeles. (Photo: KEYSTONE / AP Elon Musk via Twitter)

Meanwhile, billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk has provided a new mini-submarine to the on-site cave rescuers. The 47-year-old reported in the Twitter short message service that he is now in the cave complex himself. The submarine was named "Wild Boar". The offer has not been used by divers until now. Musk had also received criticism on this subject. Many have accused of wanting to advertise.