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WORLD NEWSJULY 7, 2018 / 8:44 PM / UPDATED 22 MINUTES AGO https://www.reuters.com/articl...minent-idUSKBN1JY00E Thai rescuers evacuate cave area, rescue bid for trapped boys seen imminent THAM LUANG CAVE, Thailand (Reuters) - Thai authorities on Sunday said they plan to evacuate an area around a cave in northern Thailand where a dozen boys and their soccer coach have been trapped so that a “rescue operation” can take place. The announcement came as dark monsoon rainclouds loomed over the mountainous north of the country early on Sunday, potentially heightening risks at the cave where rescuers were still waging a “war with water and time” to save 12 trapped boys and their assistant coach. “Assessing the situation now, it is necessary to evacuate the area for the rescue operation,” said Mae Sai police commander Komsan Sa-ardluan over a loudspeaker. “Those unrelated to the rescue operation, please evacuate the area immediately.” Following a relatively dry spell, fresh torrential downpours could pose a setback to rescuers who have struggled to drain the Tham Luang cave complex in the northern province of Chiang Rai. Weather.com forecast sustained thunderstorms lasting through Sunday and Monday, with further stormy weather expected for around the next two weeks. Narongsak Osottanakorn, a former provincial governor leading the effort said the “ideal time” for a rescue could come in the next two or three days. xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx prayers for all involved | |||
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| It's not you, it's me.  |
I wonder what the plan is if the kids start freaking out as they’re swimming through the confined spaces... Do they plan on medicating them? Maybe some Valium? If a kid starts losing it during this, disaster will happen. I wonder if they could sedate them if they freak out, endangering themselves and their dive buddy. | |||
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Authorities confirm that rescue operation is underway.  https://www.theaustralian.com....967c64a8d62392041f3a “Facts are stubborn things; and whatever may be our wishes, our inclinations, or the dictates of our passions, they cannot alter the state of facts and evidence.” - John Adams | |||
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| Go ahead punk, make my day |
Wow, hoping for the best. | |||
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Is the start of the rescue confirmed? I can't find any other confirmation. | |||
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| Info Guru |
In addition to the link above: Watch live: Thailand cave rescue underway Thailand cave rescue underway “Facts are stubborn things; and whatever may be our wishes, our inclinations, or the dictates of our passions, they cannot alter the state of facts and evidence.” - John Adams | |||
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| Lost |
I see what you mean, but those articles are jumping the gun unfortunately. The only development is that the area has been cleared and non-essential media has been asked to leave. The actual rescue operation has not actually started yet. Shame on those news sites for deliberate fake news. The next development may actually be an overdue news conference that should have started at 9am Thai time. | |||
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| 10mm is The Boom of Doom  |
Fake news is everywhere. The budget should be balanced, the Treasury should be refilled, public debt should be reduced, the arrogance of officialdom should be tempered and controlled, and the assistance to foreign lands should be curtailed lest Rome become bankrupt. People again must learn to work, instead of living on public assistance. ~ Cicero 55 BC The Dhimocrats love America like ticks love a hound. | |||
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The press con has started:
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| Green grass and high tides  |
Just relax guys. Sure the operation is either underway or imminent. "Practice like you want to play in the game" | |||
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The rescue operation officially began at 10am Thai. The earliest a boy will emerge is 9pm. The entire process could take 3-4 days as the boys come out one-by-one. Thai cave rescue underway Live Blog | |||
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Many prayers needed that they all get out safely. flashguy Texan by choice, not accident of birth | |||
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Fox news reporting the first four boys are beginning their trek out of the cave. Nick "I cannot imagine any condition which would cause a ship to founder. I cannot conceive of any vital disaster happening to this vessel. Modern shipbuilding has gone beyond that." -Capt. Edward Smith | |||
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| Like a party in your pants  |
I visited and traveled through Thailand last year.I found the people there to be fantastic. They LOVE Americans and the USA. I pray that this will go well, and for the Thai people. | |||
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Many Prayers for the boys and the rescuers- They'll need it. ____________________________________________________ The butcher with the sharpest knife has the warmest heart. | |||
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| Blinded by the Sun  |
Fox news is reporting the first 2 boys have emerged. ------------------------------ Smart is not something you are but something you get. Chi Chi, get the yayo | |||
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Hopefully the knowledge that heir friends are safe will help them know they can make it. | |||
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| In search of baseball, strippers, and guns |
Although I’ve neve4 been to Thailand I also found this to be the case. My dad was stationed in Thailand at Korat for 2ntours during Vietnam. He spoke fluent Thai, and loved the people My first two years at West Point there was an exchange Thai cadet in my company. He was a great, funny dude Their military is a do not fuck with us organization. They love their country. And they love ours I too am monitoring hoping for a positive outcome
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| wishing we were congress |
BBC reports two ambulances are seen leaving the cave. Believed to be taking two boys to the hospital. 13 ambulances have been standing by. | |||
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