Posted on 07/04/2018 12:41:48 PM PDT by BBell
We have the same background. The problem isn’t that the kids can be trained in the rudiments. The problem is that they will have zero experience and so be a Hazzard to themselves and their rescuer. Panic will never be far from their minds. Diving in an overhead environment is no joke.
#39 Then there are the cave sharks to worry about...
How did they get thru it, even if it was dry?
Unless there was another way in, and the divers don't know about it.
Just how did the boys get in there in the first place?
I heard the cavers/rescuers/divers found some things the boys abandoned along the way...
That’s the problem. Everything about being in there is very dangerous at this point.
Where did you learn to operate a rebreather?
Tham Luang Nang Non Dive School ...
Sigh ....
It wasn't flooded when they walked in. And it has nothing to do with putting a man on the Moon. That analogy was old, tired, and worthless in 1972.
“Being teenage boys I’d bet they’d be up for it.”
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Of course they would——that’s why ONLY informed adults should be involved in any decision making.
This is a horrifying situation.
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LOL
That is obvious. I think you completely missed my point.
Sorry.
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I wasn’t suggesting in any way that the boys be allowed to make any decisions. As it is, with professional divers and rescue personnel from around the world advising, I heard a short time ago that they are considering having them swim out, with diving gear, as their best option.
Camping out in there for another four months sounds like the worst option to me.
Thanks,you are correct.
I am claustrophobic and just the IDEA of being underwater,swimming in a VERY narrow,twisty tunnel horrifies me.
All we can do is pray.
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We can and we will, Mears. :)
Godspeed to them all!
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