Rescuer dies in mission to save boys in Thai cave

A 38-year-old former Thai Navy SEAL died from lack of oxygen while bringing air tanks to staging areas along the planned escape route, authorities said.
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[@orouba14]

RIP brave selfless hero. my condolences to his family. from australia

[@cherylstoner5784]

Nicely said !!!!!

[@orouba14]

Cheryl Stoner ty

[@Kingqo]

Thank You from Thailand

[@streetstruck8951]

He's a hero. This is a heartbreaking story. Let's hope his heroic death is not in vain.

[@janicebreault8599]

He's watching over these kids right now.I pray for his family and these kids.He is a Hero.God help these other rescuers.

[@CarmenZynger]

Oh no. Rest In Peace. This is just so heartbreaking.

[@marleyex2695]

Damn that's horrible. I didn't realize how dangerous this whole thing could be. RIP to that man. Please hurry and get these kids out before somebody else dies.

[@lisat1971]

Captain Freedom , you.. Are a piece of shit.

[@fatecontrast79]

Captain Freedom thats just fucked up man.

[@marleyex2695]

Captain Freedom 😂 I think your family is the one that's fucked if you're always this miserable and bitter. 🙂

[@TheRealCaptainFreedom]

Marley Ex Watch as I’m proven correct though.

[@TheRealCaptainFreedom]

army doodle Signs were posted and ignored. Again, fuck them and fuck their families. Thailand is garbage anyway so no big loss.

[@caoshehuixian]

brave souls never die. they are forever remembered.

[@mar-keywholebrook8810]

The forgotten millions before who died before for action not seeking praise or recognition for a greater cause beg to differ.

[@mar-keywholebrook8810]

seriously, u don't even know this guys surname or presumable cant even pronounce or recall his first name, get real. this isn't DC or marvel lol

[@caoshehuixian]

Mar-Key WholeBrook you mean make it a point to forget? great proposal.

[@michaelgaynor6866]

风云雨浪,so true,so true! Philadelphia, Pa.

[@toykn4024]

Before calling the coach or kids stupid, please understand the whole backstory first. They were traveling in a cave for fun, adventuring and exploring. No rain was forecasted to come, so it was a very safe time to explore. However, due to heavy unexpected flooding and rain, the kids and coach were trapped into there and ended up having to travel deeper to find solid ground. The coach did not willingly lead them into a flooded cave, nor did the kids choose to go into a flooded cave. It was all bad timing, and the most we can do now is pray that they come out surviving, instead of blaming the coach or the kids.

[@arpitjain4025]

Rain or No rain....that cave was restricted to enter and there was a warning sign also "not to enter" and flooding of that cave is normal. it happen regularly over there. it was mistake of Coach and kids who entered into the cave even after restriction and put entire world into trouble...idiots...

[@sairf8536]

Arpit Jain stfu

[@emilieeeeee]

@@arpitjain4025 it said dont enter into pla cave not tham luang cave.

[@seariakett6929]

My condolences to this BRAVE HERO'S family. I pray that his ultimate sacrifice is not in vain. Love and prayers. Searia Kett Vorza Calgary Alberta Canada

[@jomontanee]

As a Thai, I'm so deeply grateful to all of your condolences. It means so much to us Thais. We know you guys from all over the world rooting for us. so, THANK YOU And for a sacrificed heroes of all internationalities helping our kids, they make me self-examine my life so hard what I am doing with my life.

[@michaelgaynor6866]

Jo Montanee,Blessings to you and Family and the People of Thailand. Philadelphia, Pa.

[@jenniferedmond9008]

May he rest in peace 😪

[@sarahannfisher]

This is so sad. RIP to this brave man.

[@xgnofearzthe10thgenlegend82]

This hurt my heart. R.I.P....

[@northshore8800]

This Man is a Hero..RIP 🙏👦👦👦👦👦👦👦👦👦👦👦👦👦

[@ningduanguangliur.panmei9317]

Waoh.. so sad..... much respect for the man.no words could describe such a lost.

[@patriciabilinkas3911]

God Rest his soul! He is a true hero.🙏

[@chasemeeske4059]

RIP. My condolences to his family. Know that he went out a hero. Love from South Africa

[@010295k]

Rip. Respect

[@charlottecarlos6296]

010295k Yes.

[@murphyslaw6255]

So Sad,, He died trying to save others, He's a true Hero,

[@H_J_Wonderful]

RIP. We will remember your devotion for the rescue project. Hope that all of the people in the cave will soon be rescued.

[@solodaytrips4908]

RIP. Respect

[@elin7344]

He died a hero , His courage will be remembered. R.I.P

[@ivelisseheredia2433]

Poor man😪 rip

[@rons9946]

RIP thanks to a true hero

[@dimasaadah9984]

Please i hope they all okay and can be safe. Rest in peace what are you doing today was very geneorus and rest in heaven amin

[@ivelissecamacho1989]

RIP💔💙😢

[@julietadeson6799]

So heartbreaking !!!

[@michaelgaynor6866]

To the Navy Seal who lost his life trying to safe everyone trapped in the cave,may you rest in the arms of Jesus Christ, You are a Hero,and the world honors your sacrifice, Blessings to you and Family, Friends and all lives you touched.R.I.P. Brave man.Philadelphia, Pa.

[@karenlennon4535]

Oh my! my deepest condolences to his family, RIP

[@DANIELFERNANDEZ-dl3mi]

Rest in peace true hero!!

[@MikeHernn]

Rest in peace

[@joannp5806]

So sad ,condolences to his family and friends 😔

[@user-pv7nf3gu8u]

Rest easy, brother.

[@blessinggoodthings3124]

You are a hero R.I.P 🙏🇬🇧.

[@asantiago740]

Rest in peace, a real hero among others.

[@RajaKing-en6qs]

RIP hero from india 🇮🇳 pray for him and his family 🇹🇭

[@beauty4491]

So sad, Rip.

[@wendyalexander5342]

Condolences to the family of the rescuer

[@user-pl9cv4kc2r]

RIP. The real super heroes 😢😢😢

[@sheikhabdullahalam7018]

RIP

[@JoanneMe100]

Not forgotten. Hero. RIP.

[@sanjitng7483]

RIP sir ,you are brave hero

[@heavenlyblue]

Very sad

[@tvspec1851]

RIP, He went in there, selfless and very brave. My condolences to all of his family. From the U.S

[@Cookie54ize]

RIP you brave man. I am heartbroken for all.

[@Mk-KarenM]

😢the ultimate act of love! 😍

[@nikidebris3568]

You finally Rest In Peace now . YOUR boys are safe now ♥️

[@miamiflorida2043]

You gave the ultimate sacrifice, this is so sad.....

[@jesserochon3103]

NOT all héros wear capes…. eternal respect.

[@mrs.j.p.d5069]

May he Rest in peace 🙏 😢

[@scottieforgey2501]

Rip may god be with him ,his family and team.heaven awaits people like that selfless hero.

[@blessing8b]

Praying

[@coochiekill3r349]

Smh i knew they weren't out like 10 diff ppl said they were out thank you so much for this video!!!! My prayers go out to his family thats sad asf, i pray the rest gets out safe🙏🙏🙏

[@Murkce216]

Rip

[@tommykincaid4823]

OMG. He died a hero!

[@football-crazymate3606]

Rest in peace, you're hero ลับให้สะบาย, คุณคือฮีโร่

[@gothhoee]

Poor man just trying to help so sad hopefully no one else dies

[@bettybrown6910]

Praying for comfort..God bless

[@cagedtigersteve]

This story is so gripping. I hope it ends well.

[@rnqtn]

Man that’s intense.

[@LR-sl4qu]

Wow. May he RIP

[@shiyabmadathilmeethal2608]

RIP brave hero .sacrifice his life for poor kids and his nation.my condolence to his family and friends from India Kerala

[@lianamendes2010]

I feel very sorry that such a human being left us but he did what he said he would do!!! All the boys are save and their coach, too. May his soul rest in peace and my respect feelings to his Family.

[@8383js]

🙏❤God bless his soul

[@aramirez8427]

God bless you SEAL......

[@charidmc5th359]

ทำดีที่สุด​แล้ว​ RIP

[@anushachanda]

RIP..

[@Wisechris3000]

Sad, very heroic.

[@ayumisuzuki1688]

Rest in Peace

[@narongwongam958]

RIP.

[@shahrirali6485]

my prayer is with the boys and their coach trapped....as well as all the rescuers....hoping all will end well soonest....good luck from kuala lumpur

[@arnoldstollar5375]

Every Seal knows that he is a sacrifice.

[@tachingg3575]

yes

[@tachingg3575]

T^T so sad

[@sophalawson6337]

He had a calling. So devastating to hear he lost his life saving lives.

[@warra6039]

heartbreaking news.

[@yumeiis.heartt]

actually 2 former thai navy seals have died throughout this procedure and a teenager from the football team has reportedly died on february 14th due to a head injury

[@veronicaraesalazar1043]

R.I.P. HERO

[@mariamebralidze713]

😔💙

[@calebbrown8152]

What a tragedy...

[@lino9953]

hes in a great place now

[@priscilla_951]

😭😭😭😭😭

[@Life-ob3cn]

RIP Saman, may he rest in peace.

[@strattuner]

the whole world is praying for these incredibly brave men to succeed,real men know the danger and yet they go,god bless all who try,there is no greater gift of love in this life, than to lay down your life for another,god speed

[@stevejaret7872]

This is the man who sacrifices himself to help the trapped boys and coach 'Will be known as the THAI HERO R.I.P

[@dougstyles5091]

What a fucking nightmare

[@ivanlozano1039]

Save THE boys

[@gvenchy2476]

:/ rip

[@kwangkwang9597]

😭😭😭😭

[@wayneplaisted9245]

R.I.P.

[@MinibiteTran]

MY GOD 😥😥😥😥

[@Melissa0774]

How the hell did those boys get in there if it's so hard to get out?

[@fortunatemuchekadzese1939]

Rest in peace world hero

[@monikaramgopal7307]

Respect for Major Saman Guman and his sacrifice

[@Phenomenal8448]

Why were they in that cave? I couldn’t be in tight spaces like that.

[@andreamacmhuilleir5595]

R.I.P HERO

[@haiping0918]

向这位英雄致最高敬意。

[@Garapetsa]

I have a bad feeling more will be dying..

[@Srman1999]

Save our boys );

[@greenbeagle13]

Man, first video I’ve seen about this - that looks almost impossible...😱😱

[@fluffynoses]

fucking tragic that this brave hero died, while so many cowards and spineless fuckers in the American government are still alive

[@officialjiyang]

Oh god in narrow spaces that's scary, there is a phobia for people who are scared of small spaces but the thing is I would be scared for my oxygen running out and you are going deep and very far although it is in One BIG CAVE

[@MJ18888]

I still don’t know how they got trapped!!