Sigh.
May I, Hostage?
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A couple of things to know to counter wrong views of what happened:
1. The Thai soccer coach did NOT lead the boys into the cave, he found their bicycles and went into the cave seeking them out. His presence was heroic as he helped calm them, rationed food, and led them in prayer.
2. The boys and the coach were driven further into the cave by waters rushing in from Monsoon rains. The boys did not know how to swim. Their only reaction was to run away. They ended up several miles deep into the cave from the entrance.
It is a MIRACLE that none of the boys lost their lives.
The boys were rescued by an international team and supported by locals. All are heroes as they risked their lives in the effort. One diver gave his life for the rescue as he brought oxygen and returned without enough for himself.
(Courtesy, FReeper Hostage)
Thanks. I’ve not kept close tabs on this situation, skimming a bit, and saw this information earlier today here on Freepdom. This piece of the puzzle is crucial for grasping the whole of a great drama that might have been a huge tragedy (and still is a tragedy given that a life was lost, albeit heroically).
Not completely true - It was a an initiation to the team.
Trapped Thai soccer team entered cave for ‘initiation’ ritual, rescuer says
Great post, friend.
In those dark and dangerous times the happy ending to this story has put such job into my heart.
Prayer does work !
All will be explained when the movie comes out, I say with a bit of sarcasm, but I’m sure there will be a movie at some point.