13 LOST - The Untold Story of the Thai Cave Rescue

[@ThaiCaveRescue]

Full Story: www.thaicaverescue.com

[@profesormadyadrjohanudinla327]

I would like to say thank you to Ben, Maksym and Savy...You are the true heroes, because you have laid out the pathway reaching the kids. The two Britishers should thank Ben, Maksym and Savy. Documentaries and TV series have highlighted the Australian Doctor and the British, but never mentioned both of you. However, they have forgotten to highlight Ben, Makysym and Savy big contribution. As always the Anglo Saxon people try to highlight their story. I am with you BEN, MAKSYM and SAVY. You are the true hero and the best. Kudos. Loves from Malaysia. Cheers

[@spiritedguy2]

I must have watched 6 documentaries and movies about this rescue, this one just came across my KZbin feed. It really helps gel all the glitz given to the British divers into perspective. We know at least a dozen international divers participated, but only 3 became acknowledged heros. I'm so glad these other intimate stories of this miraculous successful global effort are out there and not washed away with time. I live 7km from the cave, been there before during and after, not the most inviting habitat to be in under any conditions. Thank you for all your efforts and the great risks you overcame towards the glorious outcome. Thank you.

[@melnelly5918]

I watched the Netflix series over the last few days and I wondered how much was true events. Sad the Brits had that attitude. Certainly took a huge team of many very intelligent and skilled people.

[@GhufranOthman]

Reality.. salute to all who had made efforts & scarified to the rescue eg the unsung heroes ..!!

[@sasstothemoon8376]

When I watched the movie 13 lives I ask myself who laid the red ropes since I listen to many cave diver disaster stories enough to know that guide ropes are lifeline for diver. Now I know the heroes who laid it. Thank you.

[@Mr.Nefarioussness]

I was asking this question too like we missed out on a whole story…

[@cadmielcortejo4438]

I just watched the movie today that's why I'm here. I thought the same! While watching this documentary, I'm a bit confused as to why they're not interviewing John and Rick and it turns out, these are different guys who actually did a LOT of job as well that deserves credit too! Omg.

[@ThaiCaveRescue]

@@cadmielcortejo4438 Unfortunately Rick Stanton declined to be on camera for this documentary

[@girl2mom]

Ben and Maksym are the unsung heroes. You guys persevered when others thought it was impossible. Sadly not many people know your contribution and sacrifices. Thank you!

[@jvsaints3028]

As an observer in this whole thing, I knew there were many, many stories we had not heard. The remarkable rescue was because each "group" did their job. I knew the lines were placed and were a very important part of this rescue. The bravery and persistence of this group was unsung but we all knew they were there. This rescue could not happen without EACH group of incredible men doing their job. Thank you.

[@ksc743]

I wonder why they wouldn't give Maksym a rebreather? Ben had one, so he could have continued on for hours, but not alone. Maksym had tanks which didn't allow him to continue, so they both turned back. After watching a dozen retellings of this story, the cockiness of some of the "heroes," who never mention Ben, Maksym, Pae or Seva and were pretty dismissive of the Thai Seal team doesn't sit so well with me.

[@cliffearlluckvillanueva340]

@@ksc743 me too, I mean respect to both british divers, but I don’t like the way they treat Ben, his team was the main reason that those boys are found, the 2 british divers only have to do is scuba into the next chamber. I love how the Thai military give Ben his props and invited him to the palace.

[@Dawgdidit456.dizzle]

I didn't know the lines or rope was there.I do agree with everyone had a part and everyone was very brave But I watched the movie a few times.He never mentioned Ben.smh.God sees everything

[@julzcaramel9776]

@@Dawgdidit456.dizzle right? The movie and TV series are not mentioning the two divers who actually made it work. Ben, Maksym and Seva did the most important job..

[@Rm-wk3zy]

Thailand appreciates the help from all countries at this time

[@wanderer9129]

they could have been credited more for their utmost efforts. it is unfair that even Netflix do not mention/included these unsung heroes.

[@joestitz539]

Yeah. But YOU still pay Netflix? Fuk netflix

[@tanyah752]

I am Thai. I am so happy to watch this documentary which make me know more the true story. I am so truly thankful from the bottom of my heart for unsung heroes.

[@2BFrank2BFair]

As a Thai people, I’d like to thank you every unsung heroes. I can only say what you’ve done never go waste. If you don’t expect anything from a good thing you do, the result will come back to you unexpectedly as well.

[@carlswoolf4544]

I am British and I would like to apologise for the way you were treated. You should all have got the recognition. It was an international effort. I am proud of the British team but proud of you too ❤

[@sabamansoor3138]

I have been following every documentary and footages of thai rescue in detail..this was a fresh perspective and I could see a bit of politics in here..although it was for a good cause I appreciate you people were mature enough not to make it a news and lay low as the priority was their safety and rescue..you opened our eyes and really appreciate it guys..surely unsung heroes

[@henryroscoe2464]

Absolute respect to these guys, they are heroes. My dismay is that, not only the divers featured here but also the large numbers of support volunteers who have only been included as, “Oh yes there were others who helped,” without asking for or being given credit or acknowledgement. They too deserve much more recognition than has been offered. Personally, I am able to only name one, who I count as a personal friend, so it’s not even remotely appropriate for me to identify him. Enough for him to know that he has my undying respect! 👌 I think the lack of recognition is disgraceful, each nation involved should be encouraged to provide a roll of honour for their own Nationals, to be displayed along with the rolling credits of ANY and ALL media regarding this truly international cooperative operation!

[@innamaximenko7405]

Титанічна робота і неймовірна відвага, яку продемонстрували Максим, Бен, морські котики Таїланду і всі першопрохідці цієї небезпечної операції з порятунку, заслуговують окремого фільму! Особисті амбіції і "перетягування ковдри" як прояви низького людського єства, втім, не відміняють героїзму британців. Головне - життя, які було врятовано неймовірною жертовністю простих людей, котрі об'єдналися для створення цього дива! 💙

[@morwynnab9672]

I’m sad & disappointed, that the new movie didn’t depict & recognize the story of these brave men. I’m so glad I saw this video! I knew there was more to the story, and this clarified much. Thank 🙏🏾 you gentlemen, for you courage & selflessness.

[@jorr1334]

Ron Howard acknowleges there is much he had to leave out because of time constraints concentrated on the actual rescue.

[@ksc743]

@@jorr1334 my guess would be he didn't want to get involved in the politics of what went down. So much easier to start an English film with 2 well-spoken English people. What a shame. As they say in this documentary many heroes have reached the top on the backs of others. The European team deserved recognition for their role in this story. Ben getting sucked into that narrow passage could so easily have ended in disaster. But he ultimately discovered the passage that led to the boys, even if the British prevented him from participating any further. Egos are something else.

[@gleaghollamon2804]

What is the name of movie I would like to check in out please

[@ksc743]

@@gleaghollamon2804 I think they're talking about Thirteen Lives, general release was in July and avail on Amazon Prime. The Rescue was released last year, avail on Nat Geo. There's a also a Netflix documentary/movie coming out this month.

[@gleaghollamon2804]

Thank you very much I have to be 100% honest now that I've heard the real story I'm not even sure I want to see that movie lol but again thank you very much

[@sulveighford930]

Thank you Ben Reymenants and Maksym Polejaka for your bravery and never giving up when others did. This is truly a remarkable story and it's so sad that the Netflix series did not even give acknowledgement either not any media interviews that I've seen. I salute you and all the unsung heroes.

[@calpurniabruchi5742]

What the hell is with spamming the Ben and Max all over the place? 5000 people took part! Enough with this shit

[@TEEHuetinck]

Thank you for sharing this story, I watched the British version. Now I know, the ropes were laid by Ben and Maksym. Yes, the British found the boys BUT without 🇧🇪 and 🇫🇷 who built the infrastructure for 🇬🇧, the English will never find the boys on their own. HEROES to Ben, Bruce, Pae and Maksym !!!!!

[@adrianb5601]

@@TEEHuetinck yep they where all hero's amazing

[@xomissnaiox]

This needs to be made into a movie, they need their recognition!!!

[@justintimefortea7655]

Thank you for bringing this to light... These guys are no longer 'unsung' heros thanks to this. Truly an incredible story.

[@kolaved]

I am an American living in Thailand and of course I followed this rescue with rapt attention while it was in progress. As others have said, I am so happy to hear Ben, Seva's and Max's side of the story. On behalf of everyone in Thailand and around the world, thank you for everything you did and for the class and grace you demonstrate in this retelling of the story. It is fitting that you were with the Thai Seals because you exhibit the compassion, kindness, and humility of the Thai people. As someone also said, what you do out of the goodness of your heart will come back to you perhaps through an unexpected channel, but it will come back. It will be wonderful to see how that happens, or has already.

[@cleosmom7]

We don't forget all the workers who even moved a rock, or cooked a meal everyone saved those boys and we appreciate you!

[@george5590]

i am BRITISH and i was very proud of our divers , and i must say you two divers deserve has much praise has them , you did a great job , so did the seals the guys who brought the pumps in to reduce the flow of water that must of helped the divers , i have learned something watching this ,

[@ahamilton63]

Like you, @George, I am British and in fact a cave diver as well. I did not know about this side of the story. I do think its very poor indeed that it took Rick 3 years to acknowledge Ben and Max, and a disgrace that John never did. As to how Ben was treated by the Mitchell fellow from BCRC, that was an absolute disgrace. I hope more people watch this video to better understand the contribution that Ben and Max made. They deserve equal credit alongside the British team.

[@george5590]

@@ahamilton63 watch the cave great movie ?

[@ralphbooger4756]

no, "your divers" are an embarrassment to your country!! sure they did good in getting the kids out, but besides that their behavior was disgusting!

[@jeriperdue4382]

There is but yet one more unsung hero the biggest most important of all "COACH" he not only kept 12 young boys alive for 10 long days in blind darkness by keeping calm praying together, by way of meditation. In darkness he taught all 12 boys how ro find water in the rocks to fish for food with bare hands by way of sound. Taught them how to breath through their fears , not to panic in order to conserve their energy . Most importantly Courage to keep fighting not only for themselves but for one another by never giving up hope!...... Coach🕊 Guardian.....

[@Lyn-ZMarie]

I am so sorry they treated you guys like that Ben. That really makes me sick. The British are very stuck up. So happy you guys got credited. You and Max did Amazing. Great Job 🙏🏼

[@suzychrystine2285]

Thanks guys, for share all of this with us. I always thought that there was something more about the British’s story. They were incredible, but you’re incredible too. God knows that… the true recognition comes from Him. Don’t be upset. That rescue it was only possible because of all those parts working together. We can’t talk about just two heroes at all.

[@drissaudia1323]

Wow, I’m glad I watched this version. Credits to Ben & Max. I’m sorry that the Brits took all the credit for this. In the Netflix movie, it depicted the two Australian’s are the real brains behind the final rescue where they were sedated and taken out by the divers. I’m glad Ben & the guys got the recognition they deserved by the Thai president. All in all, the kids are rescued by a huge team effort. Everyone is a hero in their own right. At least the kids are alive and well, returned to their families. I hope they close this cave down.

[@97mph]

that part stood out to me the most. i wanted more info about the divers when watching on netflix, so i’m glad we get to see their pov here

[@kaister901]

The cave isn't at fault. It has been visited safely by many before. What needs to be done is changing the work culture in Thailand. It should not hierarchy based. The incident could have been prevented if employees at the weather centre had the authority to issue a public warning about monsoon starting. The slow process of getting critical information to the higher ups and then waiting for their response. That really played a strong part in this unfortunate incident. If public warning had been issues just a little faster. The soccer team would not have entered the caves.

[@HarryFlashmanVC]

'Took all the credit'???.. I must have missed that bit,

[@francisfitzgerald2865]

2 Ukrainians not even mentioned , 2 people divers which are Ukrainians suppose to get credit because it was riskiest part of all mission ( mission impossible) became possible

[@calpurniabruchi5742]

Thousands of people were involved but boo hoo Ben and Max not mentioned. 188 medals were handed out by King of Thailand, please why were not all 188 mentioned in the dramatization? Ben and Max should be spammed all over youtube? What about the other 186?

[@BooksandPurse]

Thank you for all you have done. Although you may not be internationally recognized and celebrated, I hope you all know you how instrumental your dives were for the rescue mission. I’m glad the Thai Prime Minister and the seal team celebrated and honored you. At first, I felt very disheartening for you, but I’m glad the Thai team knew of your selfless sacrifice and gave you the honor, respect, and credit you all deserved. This is how Thai people are and I’m proud to call myself a Thai person. Thank you again for your hard work and dedication.

[@chonladachitniphon7362]

An Eye opening! I‘ve many questions while i was watching „the rescue“ documentary, and this documentary answered them all. I appreciate the hard work of the team. You guys are awesome!

[@jameshardman7536]

The true "heroes" are the ones we dont talk about.

[@rayd408]

I can’t imagine how the divers went through the water with no visibility. Imagine being first to find a way through and making how many wrong turns before the right. Then realizing bringing the kids through with you. For a rescue. The bravery is insanity!

[@yolandacroes5491]

I have always heard of the British divers but not of these guys who have put the ropes and did a lot of the ground work. Thanks for sharing this story. Good grief, just watching this video of the under water work gives me lots of anxiety. You must be truly fearless to want to be a cave diver. Brave men all of you and true heroes for not giving up.

[@ferdinandreyes-redseadiver3458]

Great Sacrifice - Ben, Max and Seva.. you did a great job to save lives.

[@ochaukin]

Awesome Film! Huge respect to Ben, Max and Seva! Thank you guys!

[@ellepaxy5505]

Definitely a great untold story of the rescue!!! The storytelling was clear and articulate!!!! Hats off to Ben and Maksym for doing their part of this incredible rescue!!!!

[@kaikai5674]

Glad to watch this documentary... Ben and Maxsym did it on another level of bravery where you guys risk your life to dive into the unknown laying the line. Thanks you Ben, Maxsym, Savy and Pae... Disappointed with others documentaries not mentioning any of your guys efforts...

[@willyboxer1]

Ben Reymenants and Maksym Polejaka thank you.. you are hero with a diamond heart

[@mohdjohanismail8345]

We, Malaysian - Salute you!!! Thank you for everything you do!

[@nickfai9301]

All of you guys are the true heroes of the century...

[@karinm.b.pedersen4037]

A must see documentary! The movie sums it up very well: 'In nearly every epic story, there are heroes who stood on the shoulders of others to achieve the impossible'. Thank you. You are true heroes!

[@maniaplum1]

Every one who came to help are heroes, No one stood on the shoulders of others! I followed this news everyday all day as a Thai and there are many interviews from volunteer drivers, Thai SEALs and documentaries in Thailand that told the same thing that the British drivers are the main key of this successful and somethings different from this documentary. However, there are many drivers take turn to work in various tasks and focused to help, not to show themselves to the media. But “SOME” drivers came for the “Pictures and News” inside the cave to sell to the media which is illegal, that is why they are not allowed to enter the cave in the later.

[@ThaiCaveRescue]

Your comment didn't age well. It was Rick and John who banned the diver from the rescue after he brought the Brits back in when they had given up on the rescue and the children.

[@DanielleStarry]

What an incredible group of men. Bless them all for their courage and dedication - in addition to integrity, intellect,and wit. 🌻

[@jeenajoseph8785]

Extremely brave of you real unsung heroes who really needs to be appreciated and known for their part of laying the rope which was the extremely crucial part in this whole mission. Great job. Even after several years of this incident it’s so sad that the world still thinks it’s the Britishers who did everything.

[@adirtyswarlos]

I’m glad the tai people honored them. These guys definitely did the hardest part of the rescue!

[@rickdeckard9810]

Thai not tai

[@OrionGuided]

I'm glad I watched this version of events before seeing any other documentation of this rescue. All of the people involved deserve credit for doing something most would never even attempt, but especially the ones who laid the lines. It is the most dangerous part of cave diving.

[@Mr.Nefarioussness]

Fr they were basically the first daredevils who gave the way to the rescue

[@heismahlife]

THANK YOU BEN, MAKSYM, SEVA, AND POR FOR YOUR COURAGE AND DEDICATION!

[@dyenzendavidson7579]

I think everyone didn’t expect anything; it was a beautiful story, and thank you to everyone who went there and helped the boys, even the farmers; when I watched the movie, I thought there was a gap in the story, and this was the missing one.

[@ChristyKSweet]

Synopsis: The untold story is that Rick Stanton and John Volathen of The British Cave Rescue Council initially found it too difficult and dangerous to penetrate into the cave and were about to give up when two other divers were called in, Ben Reymenants of Belgium and Maksym Polejaka of Ukraine. Ben and Maksym did much of the ground work in way of exploring the right side of the T junction and laying of guide ropes through the most difficult sections- making the rescue possible and yet are barely mentioned in most articles and documentaries. In 12 Lost interview, Ben states he was the first to say the kids would need to be brought out in full face masks and was ridiculed by the Brits and shunted off to manage the O2 tank replenishment station. However both were recognized by The Thai Royal Navy and His Majesty The King to receive medal commendations.

[@suzychrystine2285]

Brilliant 🤩🤩

[@kauaiwaharrington8428]

Watching Thirteen Lives I knew something significant was missing in the story and this is the missing piece ..... Great job guys!!!! Awesome!!!

[@dyenzendavidson7579]

Yes i was thinking the same too!

[@dr.davidenglish778]

I watched Thirteen Lives first and then this and really notice a difference between the two.

[@nuntawadee8]

There were so many parts and many groups in this operation. May be the movie just picked up a part of them to show out. No one can tell all details of that situation. We just know when they talk out loud. I very appreciate every single of THE TEAM.🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻💝😊

[@george5590]

@@dr.davidenglish778 13 lives was made in Australia , two movies think where made in Thailand has the rescue was going on. the best movie i have seen is THE CAVE , been about 6 movies made of the rescue . in the CAVE it was the divers who gave the kids the injection . made up by the Australian doctor , i live in Australia and

[@aryanajo2809]

Outstanding work! Brilliant documentary! In the 2022 film Ben's team's work was replaced by the Thai Navy seals entirely. It's just filmmaking but I am glad this documentary was made.

[@minyoung823]

Good job, Ben Reymenants, Maksym Polejaka, Bruce Konefe, Ruengrit Changkwanyuen, Vsevolod Korobov and to all the hundreds of volunteers - The Thai Navy Seals, divers, engineers, rock climbers, drainage specialists, medical volunteers, even the cooks, corporates, civilians and businessmen who donated equipments, food, and daily supplies. The world is thanking you for the hard work, persistence, bravery, generosity and selflessness during the rescue. Dont worry, real recognition comes from the Higher Power Above. Some people may missed giving you credit but when we all pass from this world, on our Judgment Day, all will be revealed. Sleep in peace at night knowing that you did all your best. 👏👏👏👏👏👍👍🎉🎉 🎉

[@yendayo]

yeah I wish the media would cover more on more parts such as this of the operation. These guys deserve more recognition.

[@ladydaisy143]

Thank you everyone in this clip You are hero .thank you with my heart

[@teinelona7]

Amazing. Thank you so much for your will to just “do” what you do and not only NOT give up but to give hope for others to follow, like a lit path you laid in the dark and despair. You’re super heroes.

[@MomPPP]

Now your unsung hero story was properly told. With my respect and grateful.

[@Nitka022]

Amazing story! It filled the void! You guys are heroes! You did such crucial work! So well done! You will be also remembered now by all who followed that rescue! THANK YOU! xoxoxox

[@cuttheknot4781]

This was not meantioned in 13 Lives. If totally true, the more famous 3 divers from the movie ought to have explicitly mentioned the efforts of these men who pioneered the way to the children.

[@MandalyLouisCharles]

In the National Geographic Documentary Rick Stanton DID mention and thank Ben and the NAVY SEALS for persevering when he and John thought there was no hope. He thanked Ben for continuing to put the line.

[@danbroughton1]

Nat Geo ‘The Rescue’ - great documentary

[@george5590]

@@danbroughton1 i like the cave ,

[@ThaiCaveRescue]

Not entirely true. Rick Stanton thanked Ben 3 years after the rescue (1 year after the release of this documentary) and John Volanthen never thanked or shared the credit to this day.

[@mongteck]

Thanks for this video from another angle. Watched many videos and agree that names Ben n Max did not pop out alot. As depicted by the Netflix series, the official story must have much political "relationship" at play.

[@c.6983]

Ben and Maksym are true heroes!

[@RexApplegate]

I tend to observe that the people least concerned about personal recognition and credit are the most effective at getting results. In many instances big egos, often those of legit NPD cases, will come in to take credit and glory after the hard work is done. This story seems to at least somewhat keep with that trend.

[@thavalsakm]

We have never forgotten all of you, unsung heroes.

[@Zarinne1]

As usual complex procedures require team effort ,and the more seamless it is the better it usually turns out .anybody who has performed difficult difficult surgeries ,difficult military operations...etc knows or should know that ,maybe not the general public but still I knew there had to have been more specialists involved for it to have worked so well, I’m glad those people were portrayed in this documentary I wish they would have been recognized more even by the British team and internationally .To them goes my recognition ,for their humbleness for the quiet , unnoticed but resilient and strong effort .It should be known that these people were the cornerstone of the rescue.

[@akaradetcharoenbun8216]

I will support you. Even if others can't see Please know that we can see you. And thank you from the bottom of my heart.

[@airllehsreh985]

just watched 13 lives, and my question about the red rope finally answered here.. i knew there alway more to a story,. kudos to these men..

[@morarcleo8396]

Hat off to the great people, Ben, Max and the rest of the team. You deserve all recognition.

[@CorettaJG]

Their work to find these lost souls was brave and heroic. Thankful for every single person who put their lives on the line and supported the miraculous rescue.

[@Indrakusuma_a]

I don't want to be the guy who point who made the biggest contribution, but I would say each and every efforts involved in this rescue mission should be applauded all the same, all of them! It's pointless arguing who did their best, cause all of them did. We're just people after all, no one is perfect. Also rest in peace to the two rescuer who passed away from this mission(one directly, and other indirectly, from what I read). Your bravery live on!

[@coopermorehead]

Say that to all the Australians and NZers that were put in the frontlines by Britain that died like lambs to the slaughter. It is obvious some have taken credit for something they didnt deserve in this story - glad I know now it was Ben and Max that were behind the real rescue.

[@lesleycassell]

Indra - I agree. When 'one/some' (very understandably) lost hope, others stepped in and pushed forward, and so and so forth. Without the team on top of the mountain, directing the water away from the sink holes the rescue would not have happened; without the strength of the coach keeping the children calm, the ending would have been tragic; etc. etc. etc. ...and so and so forth. Every person involved played a their very important part - the aim was to rescue those poor children and their coach - the aim was achieved. Precious lives were saved, by everyone stepping in and stepping out, and pulling together to achieve that aim. A magnificent effort from each and every one concerned - it upsets me when people sour this fantastic and magnificent happy ending with negative unhelpful comments.

[@nickelmouse451]

@@coopermorehead Yeah, I somehow think the comment you replied to wasn't talking about the history of Australian and Kiwi soldiers when fighting with the British...

[@rooneypdl2223]

This two diver are the real heroes this is going to history nobody done before credits to all hero you guy are super hero for all

[@SGD296]

ภาพยนตร์นี้ทำได้ดีมาก ขอบคุณมากๆ เรื่องราว ของพวกคุณ มันเหลือเชื่อมาก มันจะเป็นที่จดจำของผู้คนอย่างแน่นอน ผู้อยู่เบื้องหลังความสำเร็จในการกู้ภัยที่ยากลำบากที่สุดอีกหนึ่งเหตุการณ์ พวกคุณคือฮีโร่ที่แท้จริง ขอบคุณจริงๆครับ🙏

[@flojro]

Thanks for the documentary and knowing who laid the guide ropes. These heroes I think did not received the recognition for their efforts.

[@lillygirl7238]

You all are my heroes and frankly, have conducted yourselves as true gentlemen and are an inspiration for us all. God Bless!

[@jomish8719]

YOU GUYS WERE GREAT PART OF THE SUCCESS OF THE RESCUE OPERATIONS! KUDOS TO EVERYONE AS WELL LOCAL & INTERNATIONAL DIVERS WHO RISKED THEIR LIVES TO SAVE THE KIDS & THE COACH! LIKEWISE TO ALL THE ONES WHO SUPPORTED THE RESCUE TEAM, THE FAMILIES& EVERYONE WHO PARTICIPATED & CONTRIBUTED IN ANY WAY !❤👌

[@nyxakidhampyre5343]

Now this is a documentary! It has a heart and soul in it. Unbiased and fair. Hats off to you unsung heroes!

[@lbarbados38]

Thanks for doing this film, I had no idea about this part of the story- although I was wondering who had laid the rope. I'm glad at least the Thai government properly recognized and rewarded those men.

[@haydeeDe]

Unsung heroes but God knows your bravery and dedication and above all - THEY know they played a huge part in saving 13 human beings and ultimately that is all that matters. May God bless them.

[@timwang0823]

Knowing the great deeds you guys have done, I am honored as a diver.

[@jomish8719]

YOU GUYS WERE GREAT PART OF THE SUCCESS OF THE RESCUE OPERATIONS! KUDOS TO EVERYONE AS WELL LOCAL & INTERNATIONAL DIVERS WHO RISKED THEIR LIVES TO SAVE THE KIDS & THE COACH ❤👌

[@dikizulkarnainmsa]

Congratulations on a job well done guys. True heroes doesn’t seek fame and credits.

[@shilpadolas9675]

Indeed , like Max said 'In any situation I dont mind because the important thing is the result and it was a good result' Max truly has a fantastic outlook.

[@irenedemarco1354]

I feel sad they werent credited though... thats not fair... Its hurtful. Every ounce of hard work deserves recognition... Ego should be one of the 8 Deadly Sins!...

[@teresacorrigan3076]

Thank you heroes🇨🇦we can all be daily selfless heroes. That’s how we honour these heroes. Including those who gave their lives

[@ImAshlynMars]

This is an AMAZING DOCUMENTARY! Thank you so much for making it. I’m grateful to see these heroes stories 🎉❤

[@davidvogel6100]

Wirklich großartig was diese Leute dort gemacht haben. Taten wie diese geben mir doch Hoffnung für die Menschheit. Hut ab für die unbesungenen Helden.

[@angie2088]

We all know it was a massive team effort. Thank you to every one of you. I live in CR for many years. Thank you every one.

[@08tini]

I sing for you Ben, Maxim, Ivan and Poe. I respect all divers include our Finnish diwer. Also navy seals were impressive. I wonder why two British behave not so professional way, maybe there was "too big egos" but as the Maxim said, the result is most important. I send thanks to this untold story and huge respect Ben and Maxim and your group with navy seals🌻

[@ThaiCaveRescue]

In his book, Rick Stanton falsely insinuated that Ivan Karadzic, who was suffering from a fever and severe dehydration in the field hospital, was essentially seeking a way out of the rescue. And John Volanthen in his book said “Some of the Euro Divers only went into the cave once before deciding the work was not for them. The egotists in the group were noted too.” However, in reality, it was only Rick and John who gave up on the rescue and the children, opting for sightseeing instead. Besides of Ben's team (the Thai Navy Seals support team) and the Euro Divers, the British also downplayed and/or made false accusations or insinuations against the Governor, the Admiral, the Thai Navy Seals, and the SpaceX team, all of whom were essential to the successful outcome of the rescue but were not part of the British team.

[@HarryFlashmanVC]

​@@ThaiCaveRescue blah blah blah

[@tuikajondej3562]

whoever dive into the cave that day, you're our national hero 🙏 with the utmost respect.

[@danielaoctaviana6169]

the real hero PROUD OF YOU... THE REAL CAVE HERO

[@taironbing2772]

This is an amazing documentary! The unsung heroes Ben, Maksym and Seva doing a great job! 👏

[@TP3698]

Thank you all from Thailand. How can I explain my feeling word by word? Some story is a part of all. Thank you again.

[@pettyspeedypetty]

เนื้อเรื่องที่สูญหาย ขอบคุณมากๆ ค่ะ

[@thongseng7306]

Amazing!!! Unsung heroes for sure. Thank you all for your help, dedication, and bravery. ❤️❤️❤️

[@feconway5180]

👍🏼10.1.22. Great documentary & that u are rewarded & honored at the Thai palace & kids & coach saved !Thank you. for your bravery esp. Ben 3:25 min & Max 19:07 min for laying lines, Bruce. Pae, Seva, the Thai Navy Seals, the British,. Miraculous🙏🏼 #thaicaverescue !!

[@japhone6648]

Thank you very much for the group who first driver into the cave for do the baseline.you are hero.

[@MadhuraMohan]

Such brave men! 🎉 Kudos to you guys for so gracefully handling being sidelined. It’s not easy. I hope you guys get more recognition and laurels

[@pichaipetrayont8108]

พวกคุณไม่ได้ถูกลืม เพียงแต่ไม่ได้ถูกกล่าวถึงต่างหาก อย่าเสียใจเลย การเสียสละของพวกคุณ คือสิ่งที่กล้าหาญมาก จงภูมิใจในสิ่งที่คุณทำ พวกคุณทำได้ดีมาก สิ่งที่พวกคุณทำเหมือนการปิดทองหลังพระ ทำความดีไม่จำเป็นต้องให้ใครเห็น แค่เราเห็นของเราเอง เราก็สุขใจแล้ว

[@1111dolittle]

Totally amazing. I heard the children were givin a sedation to get them out alive .no mention of this diver who was an anastesiaoligost. So they would not panic .he is one of the unsung heros .it worked and very risky . Either way God was with the children all the way .God bless everyone involved in this rescue your all 🙏🙏🙏 all elite talented heros . Thank you for your service,.love you all . Your all the best of the best 👍🙏🙏🙏🇺🇸

[@ThaiCaveRescue]

Since the release of the documentary 13 LOST numerous complaints were made that the British divers Rick Stanton and John Volanthen in fact did credit Ben Reymenants and Maksym Polejaka for their essential contribution in finding the children, especially when Rick and John gave up on the rescue. Truth is Rick Stanton did not officially credit the two European divers until 3 years after the rescue (1 year after the release of 13 LOST) and John Volanthen never assigned any credit to their invaluable help. Even though in his book "Thirteen Lessons that Saved Thirteen Lives" John explained that one should always give credit where credit is due (Lesson 8). In fact John only discredited Ben Reymenants in his book and never even mentioned Maksym Polejaka once. John made a ridiculous claim in his book that Ben, who is an exceedingly competent diver and taught high level diving courses for decades, pushed for an immediate extraction without making any plan whatsoever on the night the children were found. It's John's against Ben's word because nobody understood what was said between them on that night, not even Rick who sat right next to John during the argument. However one team, believe it or not, did push to dive the children out right there and then the same night. But it wasn't Ben, It was the British team, namely Vern Unsworth who told the New York Times that night that "It would be far better for the boys to be taken out immediately" Vern added " Because they have never dived before, they will have to learn very quickly, like in the next few hours." Ben was also quoted in the same article, here is the link: archive.is/At3bm#selection-1271.0-1663.88 Ben was later blocked from entering the cave. To support this action, false claims were made that Ben had sold pictures and footage of the rescue and gave unauthorized interviews where he apparently had slagged off the British divers. But the truth is, when the British divers gave up on the rescue and the children, a reporter asked where the British divers were and Ben simply stated that he didn't know, but reports said that they had packed their bags and left. Master sergeant Derek Anderson, who is on record, said that Rick Stanton refused to work with Ben when he had returned just one day before the rescue and because the rescue team was already set with Rick as the leader and because the British team was under the wings of the US Air Force, they had no choice but to act upon Rick's request. Two Thai government officials also confirmed Derek Anderson's claim. Derek thought that Ben was a good diver and that all the accusations about Ben were conveyed to him by Rick but personally never made any negative observations of Ben. When two leaders can not work together one has to leave, so simple is that and the USAF made a decision which Ben fully understood. But the way the ban of Ben was executed by hanging pamphlets with pictures grabbed from his facebook account can only be described as immoral, moverover the pamphlets looked more like a 19-century WANTED sign. Instead of handling the matter professionally and discreetly Gary Mitchel from the British Cave Rescue Council according to Rick Stanton approved flyers with Ben's pictures on it prohibiting him entrance into the cave. Knowing that hundreds if not thousands of cameras would pick up on it, the flyers were distributed all around the cave site and Chiang Rai airport. Of course the hungry media reported on it and caused irreversible damage to Ben's character. Even Rick Stanton personally called Gary Mitchel’s act unprofessional, unfair and harsh. Others just called it disgusting.

[@Coksnuss]

How sad. Its one thing to be not recognized for what you have done. And I believe both Ben and Maksym (and the unsung heroes that this documentary mentions) are absolutely fine with that, knowing what they've made possible. But its another thing to take credit for somebody elses effort (or worse, actively discredit that somebody with false allegations). Why do people behave like this? Especially people like these, who volunteer and risk their lives to save the lifes of others. Anyhow, I just found this documentation and saw it for the first time. It's wonderful! Thank you!

[@sbam4881]

Whatever the actual circumstances, this documentary would have been better served being just a celebration of the feats of Ben, Maksym and co IMO. The constant little swipes against "the British" team sours the tone and make it appear more like a hit-piece than a celebration of unsung heroes. Ben & the other divers _are_ heroes, and are regarded as such in Thailand, just perhaps less well known internationally as the Media focus on the finding and the actual rescue (in which the 2 Aussies feature prominently). This part of the 18 days deserves to be told, the bitter tone detracts from it.

[@patrisha3]

It’s really to sad, All this either by Hollywood,MEDIA or Ego’s This was a GROUP RESCUE!!! We should HONOUR ALL OR NONE!! I am thankful to all who played even the tiniest part in saving theses boys❤️🇨🇦

[@doubleseven1078]

Sounds like textbook "intel" and govt and "private security" corporate cr ---. There were media and govt spook types swarming the place. Some, not all, trying to exploit the crisis and story. You probably should be suing for defamation, which would include discovery of exactly when John/Rick made their first media contacts.

[@doubleseven1078]

By the children's account, they were about to die that 9th and 10th day, they had hit the end of all human endurance. HAD Ben and Maxim not pressed as they did ... God bless!

[@ylt5986]

Excellent video... Proud of these guys..!!!

[@petiakoutzarova2584]

Incredible job to the divers that laid the lines!

[@cs2excaliburx]

When someone can tell you the whole story and not just the ending of it is when you know they are true.

[@wilcelletapagnan2419]

Guys please share this video to everyone they should know who are the real heroes of this Thai cave rescue mission!! HATS OFF TO THESE HEROES! -> BRUCE KONEFE (BRUCE) -> RUENGRIT CHANGKWANYUEN () -> BEN REYMANENTS (BEN) -> MARKSYM POLYJEKA (MAX) -> VSEVOLOD KROBOV (SEVA) truly remarkable!!!!

[@stee229]

Great storytelling, thank you for making this. I'd like to ask that you guys include some type of disclaimer for your re-enacted footage. It's not necessarily easy for the average viewer to distinguish between real footage and re-enacted footage. I understand the need for taking creative liberties to create a dramatic storytelling experience, but you should at least inform the viewer that what they are watching is "re-enacted footage" in those scenes.

[@TheKetsa]

Thanks you for telling this important part of the story.

[@mjojrjr6231]

I learned about the unsung heroes! Thanks to my curiosity about this event. Really proud of your hard work, Guys.

[@yorkiesweetpea23]

Everyone did a part. It truly was a joint effort. But Max & Ben, WOW. 👏👏👏 The world needs to know more about this part. Mostly, we've just heard how 2 British divers found the boys & Dr Harris the anesthesiologist, who won the Australian award. Edited: in my original comment, I had mentioned about the rumors that had circulated, about why the British weren't on speaking terms with the 1st team anymore etc. A reply comment has explained the other side. So to not continue on the rumors, I have edited/deleted the original piece. All in all; the Thai Cave rescue was truly a joint effort. EVERYONE & every bit was critical. From the divers to pump workers, all risked their lives, to the people who donated all the food, cooks cooking, to the owners who donated all the lines used, all the pump materials, and... to the poor villagers who had given up their farmlands knowing full well their land would have no crops for a year. And still agreed unanimously to allow the flood waters to be diverted to flood their farm lands. 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏 Without any one of those, the rescue may not of been successful.

[@ThaiCaveRescue]

This is absolutely incorrect. The British divers gave up on the rescue and children and went sightseeing at the Tham Pla temple when the Thai Seals with the help of Ben & Maksym finally managed to make progress and laid guideline. The Seals, Ben & Maksym who had little to none information of the cave were practically diving blind when they laid the guideline through the most COMPLEX part of the cave. Robert Harper and Vern Unsworth who explored the cave in the past and were familiar with its passageways were with Rick and John sightseeing. According to Rick Stanton before diving even was possible the British team had distanced themselves from the Thai Navy Seals and Ben's team and mainly worked with the US Air Force. The Thai Seals, Ben and Maksym recorded all their progress they have made in a waterproof notebook and when Ben had informed the British divers of the amazing progress and brought them back on the rescue with the help of Ruengrit (Pae), the British divers were briefed by the Thai Navy Seals (there is a existing video of it). And the next day when the children were found it was Ben personally who briefed the British divers of his progress in chamber 3, just moments before they dived (there is also a existing video of it). Elaine, the rumors you have heard could not be further from the truth.

[@yorkiesweetpea23]

@@ThaiCaveRescue Hi! Cool, thanks for replying! There were stupid "drama" rumors out around the 1 yr anniversary, and I think small news outlets, weirdos, just started embellishing, wanting to get ratings/attention? There'd be those saying "I know what really happened, I was there" etc. I myself, I am a regular person who lives halfway across the world in Canada. I personally don't believe rescuers would be that childish. Anyhow, I thank you for your reply comment. I will edit my original comment, so as to not spread anymore rumors, but not delete; so that it saves your comment. More people should really see this video clip, it's really awesome. These are things that so many people around the world didn't know.