I know it was reported that they got some food. I wonder how long it takes to get to their location? It was also reported that they can only have four adults in the cave at one time. Any more will use up too much oxygen.
I’ve read that the rescue team has requested full-face diving masks for the kids. Some in the rescue effort are contemplating “packaging” the kids and pulling them out like parcels with those full face masks. IN the caves, swimming kicks up silt so it can go completely murky, there are currents in some places, effort is required to get through the narrow openings etc. Panic is an issue - even experienced divers report having it in caves and a panicking “package” would be a problem. And the kids don’t know how to swim. Getting snagged or caught also a problem, particularly if sedated w/oxygen and unable to respond at all. It’s believed such rescue attempts are greater risks than waiting for improved conditions re flooding.
I am thinking those face masks and “packaging” theory are for worst case scenarios should flooding increase or health deteriorate etc. At present they were deemed weakened from hunger and some had minor injuries that required a little repair so they weren’t really considered ready for it.