Thailand cave rescue: Diver dies while taking in supplies

[brooklynite]

Source: BBC

A former Thai navy diver who joined in search efforts to rescue 12 boys and their coach trapped in a flooded cave in Thailand has died.

Saman Kunan, 38, lost consciousness on his way out of the Tham Luang cave complex after delivering supplies to the missing group, officials said.

He could not be revived by his colleagues.

The diver had previously left the navy but had returned to help rescue operations.

Read more: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-44734385?ocid=socialflow_twitter

[hlthe2b]

1. Oh, gawd... a real hero.

I'm guessing it is now clear how near impossible it will be to take those kids back 2.5 miles through those narrow winding water-filled passages. I only hope they quickly find a route down from the surface.

[elleng]

2. diver died when he ran out of oxygen while placing air tanks at stages

Jacob Goldberg, reporting for the Guardian, says that the diver died when he ran out of oxygen while placing air tanks at stages throughout the cave. His body has been sent to Suvarnabhumi airport in Bangkok and his hometown is Roi Et.

https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2018/jul/06/thailand-cave-rescue-looming-rain-clouds-could-force-quick-rescue-decision-live

[Honeycombe8]

3. Oh, no. If a diver dies while trying to go in, ...

that doesn't bode well for the boys being able to swim out. I saw on tv that if they don't swim out, they'll be there for months, until the water subsides.

I'm not sure how this happened, but such a tragedy for everyone. Those poor kids and their leader.

[keithbvadu2]

4. TV news tonight said it was 6 hours in and 6 hours back

TV news tonight said it was 6 hours in and 6 hours back

It's a wonder they found them at all.

[tonekat]

5. The rainy season ends in November

This may be a long-term stay.

[SunSeeker]

6. Heartbreaking.

[Judi Lynn]

7. Horrible. Hope they won't tell the boys until they are safe again.

They need to have as much hope as possible without being more afraid than they already are.









Rest in peace, Saman Kunan.




Navy diver DIES delivering supplies to 12 trapped Thai children in cave complex - as time begins to run out for rescue mission with Monsoon rains that could strand them for months to start TODAY

- Twelve Thai boys and their football coach trapped in flooded cave for 12 days
- Thai Navy Seal Saman Kunan, 38, has died due to lack of oxygen in the tunnel
- He was placing oxygen tanks around the cave at 1am Friday when he suffocated
- Officials fear monsoonal rain could flood cave and trap team inside for months

By NICK FAGGE IN MAE SAI, THAILAND AND ANNETA KONSTANTINIDES AND CHARLIE MOORE AND KHALEDA RAHMAN AND NIC WHITE FOR MAILONLINE

PUBLISHED: 22:57 EDT, 5 July 2018 | UPDATED: 01:17 EDT, 6 July 2018

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[JI7]

9. a hero that loved life and risked his life to save others

[AnotherDreamWeaver]

8. R.I.P.

[xor]

10. That's really sad to hear.

Not just that this guy lost his life doing his part to rescue these kids, but really illustrates just difficult of a situation they are in. Just based on what I've read I get a sense of hopelessness. It gives me that sinking feeling at the pit of my stomach. I can't imagine what these kids, their families, and everyone else involved is doing through.

[Crabby Appleton]

11. RIP

Fair winds and following seas, sailor.

[malthaussen]

12. Greater love hath no man. n/t

[Steerpike]

13. who the heck

thought it was a good idea to take these kids in there in the first place...sounds like the kind a place an adult should think twice about exploring much less a bunch of kids