Thailand: Divers start second rescue mission

In Thailand, a new dive application has begun to rescue the eight included boys and their trainers. Four young people are already safe.

Thailand: Divers start second rescue mission

In Thailand, a new dive application has begun to rescue or eight trapped boys and ir trainer from a cave. This was confirmed by authorities in nearby town of Mae Sai. On Sunday first four youngsters were liberated from cave inside after 15 days in darkness. They are now being treated in hospital. According to official information, y are relatively good.

Provincial governor Narongsak Osottanakorn announced that second rescue attempt has been underway since morning (local time). The core team consists of more than a dozen special divers, most of m from abroad. The action will probably take several hours again. Only n will it be clear wher furr trapped could be saved. The governor expressed confidence. He said, "We'll have good news in a few hours."

For rescue, boys were calmed with medication, said one of divers to Danish radio. This should prevent children from panicking during dive.

Date Of Update: 09 July 2018, 12:02