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grantcart

(53,061 posts)
Sun Jul 8, 2018, 05:03 PM Jul 2018

Report of 2 more boys out of cave unsubstantiated

Last edited Sun Jul 8, 2018, 06:34 PM - Edit history (1)

Edited to add:

Unfortunately a Thai language report that 6 have cleared the cave appears not to be factual

Since original report of 6 out is not confirmed have to conclude incorrect rumor


Good news keeps coming.

They also report that the coach ate nothing during the entire time and his condition is the weakest.

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Report of 2 more boys out of cave unsubstantiated (Original Post) grantcart Jul 2018 OP
I thought they were not doing any more dives for several more hours? Tipperary Jul 2018 #1
Its a Thai language channel we get on youtube called Amarin grantcart Jul 2018 #2
I searched a couple of Thai newspapers, and they all say four. Tipperary Jul 2018 #3
I made her play it for me and they were talking about 6 Being out grantcart Jul 2018 #6
I think the confusion about the staging area v. out. Ms. Toad Jul 2018 #20
Earlier on MSNBC and other news outlets, it was stated a rumor that 2 more were being held up KewlKat Jul 2018 #4
I guess CNN and MSNBC are yet to catch up. Nothing there yet. Tipperary Jul 2018 #5
Very possible that two more came out malaise Jul 2018 #7
The NYTimes reported he was one of the rescued earlier. cwydro Jul 2018 #10
Folks are blaming him malaise Jul 2018 #11
CNN reported he used to be a Buddhist monk. cwydro Jul 2018 #19
The Guardian cites "previous reports that six boys had been freed" as inaccurate More_Cowbell Jul 2018 #8
Yeah, I think the NYTimes report about the coach coming out was incorrect. Tipperary Jul 2018 #12
I agree. More traditional Thai sources also not confirming grantcart Jul 2018 #16
NBC news reporting live on evening news, saying there are 4 out. The divers are preparing to Tipperary Jul 2018 #17
Have they not been able to run o2 lines?? sarah FAILIN Jul 2018 #9
Yes, they have run lines with air in. Tipperary Jul 2018 #13
Has Trump 卐 taken credit for it yet? RoadRunner Jul 2018 #14
At this point, it is still four boys. Tipperary Jul 2018 #15
I would imagine it is not possible for divers going in and divers going out to pass milestogo Jul 2018 #18

grantcart

(53,061 posts)
2. Its a Thai language channel we get on youtube called Amarin
Sun Jul 8, 2018, 05:21 PM
Jul 2018

I went back to confirm what my wife said she heard and they definitely said 6 kids are out and they are showing preparations for a press conference.

Sorry wish I had more. I usually treat Thai media reports with scepticism as they include rumors in their reports but these people were very definitive about 6 getting out.

Waiting for better confirmation.
 

Tipperary

(6,930 posts)
3. I searched a couple of Thai newspapers, and they all say four.
Sun Jul 8, 2018, 05:24 PM
Jul 2018

But I hope your wife’s news is correct!

grantcart

(53,061 posts)
6. I made her play it for me and they were talking about 6 Being out
Sun Jul 8, 2018, 05:49 PM
Jul 2018

Maybe they had word that they started from Pataya beach.

Ms. Toad

(33,915 posts)
20. I think the confusion about the staging area v. out.
Sun Jul 8, 2018, 08:03 PM
Jul 2018

2 walked out, accompanied by reports of 4 at the staging area. As near as I can tell, 4 total reached the staging area, two walked out, but the reports about the staging area still reported 4 (not the remaining 2).

This is consistent with the plans I've seen to split the boys into 3 groups (which would mean 4 to a group).

KewlKat

(5,624 posts)
4. Earlier on MSNBC and other news outlets, it was stated a rumor that 2 more were being held up
Sun Jul 8, 2018, 05:25 PM
Jul 2018

at station 3, all above water, so they could rest before going the last mile. I assume they may also have needed some oxygen and it was said earlier they were out in the cave as they had depleted all they had stashed. Glad to hear 5 and 6 have completely vacated the cave.

malaise

(267,844 posts)
7. Very possible that two more came out
Sun Jul 8, 2018, 05:54 PM
Jul 2018

I'm not sure the Asst. coach wants to survive.
Hope they all make it out alive.

 

cwydro

(51,308 posts)
10. The NYTimes reported he was one of the rescued earlier.
Sun Jul 8, 2018, 05:56 PM
Jul 2018

Unfortunately, I think there is a lot of rumor and speculation out there.

 

cwydro

(51,308 posts)
19. CNN reported he used to be a Buddhist monk.
Sun Jul 8, 2018, 07:56 PM
Jul 2018

He’s been meditating with the kids for an hour a day.

I’m sure he’s suffering. I can’t imagine.

More_Cowbell

(2,190 posts)
8. The Guardian cites "previous reports that six boys had been freed" as inaccurate
Sun Jul 8, 2018, 05:55 PM
Jul 2018

I'm not saying that's true (that report is 8 hours old) just that there's a lot of uncertainty out there.

"The remaining eight boys and their coach remain at the original underground location near to Pattaya beach, suggesting that previous reports that six boys had been freed were inaccurate."

https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2018/jul/08/thailand-cave-rescue-operation-divers-trapped-boys-live

 

Tipperary

(6,930 posts)
12. Yeah, I think the NYTimes report about the coach coming out was incorrect.
Sun Jul 8, 2018, 06:15 PM
Jul 2018

I doubt this op is correct also because I think the US news would have it by now.

 

Tipperary

(6,930 posts)
17. NBC news reporting live on evening news, saying there are 4 out. The divers are preparing to
Sun Jul 8, 2018, 06:35 PM
Jul 2018

go in again shortly. But there are only four out.

You must have heard a rumor.

sarah FAILIN

(2,857 posts)
9. Have they not been able to run o2 lines??
Sun Jul 8, 2018, 05:56 PM
Jul 2018

First thing I thought of was run a line to pump in fresh air into the caverns.

milestogo

(16,829 posts)
18. I would imagine it is not possible for divers going in and divers going out to pass
Sun Jul 8, 2018, 06:36 PM
Jul 2018

each other in the narrow passageways, so this all has to be carefully timed and coordinated.

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