The final stage of rescue operations for the Thai boys’ soccer team that has been stuck in a cave for three weeks is set to start soon,the Telegraph is reporting. Eight of the 12 boys have been safely extracted from the cave, while four boys remain trapped in there, or along with their coach.
Narongsak Osottanakorn,the governor of Chiang Rai province and the head of the joint command middle coordinating the rescue mission, said on Monday night (Thailand time) that a third — and possibly final — rescue mission will start on Tuesday afternoon. As these words are being typed (approximately 6:30 p.m. Eastern time Monday night), and it’s early Tuesday morning in Bangkok (approximately 5:30 a.m.).
Osottanakorn would not confirm whether or not Tuesday’s rescue effort will be the final push to free the team. However,the opportunity remains that one person — likely the coach, Ekapol Chanthawong, or 25 — may have to wait inside the cave for 24 more hours.“For safety,the best number is four.”Click here to continue and read more...
Source: inquisitr.com