Thai cave rescue press conference: British divers explain how they helped save boys

The British divers who helped save the 12 trapped boys and their coach from the flooded Thai cave explain how they did it. They described the Thai rescue mission as one of the hardest in history.
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[@fixheadstrong]

Thank you so much from Thailand 🇹🇭🇹🇭🇹🇭🇹🇭

[@purpleflametarot39]

Alpha Omega - So relieved all 13 boys/young men are alive and well! Their lives would not be wasted. God doesn't often intervene in matters of man, but sends his agents. All these men and women, inside the cave or outside, were truly used as those agents and one Angel went home.

[@southchum101]

Thank you Thailand for providing the world with your sweet ladyboys.

[@justjack1658]

🇺🇸

[@PhoebeFayRuthLouise]

Dear Thailand, Your children are our children. With love, The world

[@wanpenrugcheeb9059]

PhoebeFay RuthLouise I would cry for your words.

[@mouthymama2704]

PhoebeFay RuthLouise awww ❤️

[@thongsatmoi3079]

Thanks for your kindness, may god bless you.

[@ritmaha]

The unlucky black cat giving praise to God? you don't fool me, satan.

[@meetuarmai7962]

You're right. In the deep of hearth human love each others.

[@YTfancol]

Thanks to all who helped no matter their nationality or gender. May the kind rescuer who lost his life in the effort rest in peace.

[@elhadjiamadoujohnson4166]

YTfancol Ameeen!!!

[@elhadjiamadoujohnson4166]

PJ Walker oh, stop it. No sarcasm needed here. Lol

[@purpleflametarot39]

Neil Mo - Why?? Why try to be contentious? There were men and women involved in this amazing rescue, over one thousand total. Everyone involved are heros, whether they provided clean, dry clothing, kept the crews fed, offered emotional support/comfort, or brought the news to the people in desperate need of reassurance and updates!

[@purpleflametarot39]

Neil Mo - I'm quite sure those boys couldn't care less what race they were either! When it comes down to it, we're all the human race!

[@elhadjiamadoujohnson4166]

Purple Flame Tarot exactly!!!

[@sallyandersen8729]

These gentlemen are very humble. A tremendous thanks to all of them. They are truly special.

[@arx754]

I'm impressed that none of these guys seem to particularly like the media coverage of them, personally. They're quick to give full credit to all the other divers who supported them. (A total of 90, I understand). I do see now that it was a "relay" effort with divers, two by two, handing off the stretchers to the next pair. And, think of all the pairs of divers bringing in and setting up all the air tanks for each day, all along the route. I understand the tanks weigh 40 lbs. each, and it took about 100 of them spread out all along the route, each day. Truly a massive, well-organized rescue effort. I still feel bad about that one Thai navy seal who died. All knew they were risking their own lives to save the 13, and yet they did it. So many good people around the world.

[@IanP1963]

How did THE 13 get stuck there in first place what were they doing there ?

[@123Andersonev]

as a cave diver being a hero will get you killed

[@elenastone6011]

They been to the cave a few times before. Also there are other caves in that area which tourists can visit. It was mentioned that part of birthday celebration ritual to go inside the cave to curve their names on the cave's walls. They just caught by the torrential rain. Monsoon came early!! They will turn the cave into tourist attraction with a museum....the opening times must be very well planned...

[@IanP1963]

Yes I have been to the ones for tourists in 1996 when we went to Thailand, scarey because to enter them you have to lie down they are soooo low, a paradise lost inside though......

[@SwingEzzZZ]

Elena Stone Concerning the birthday, people just got wrong information. Please understand that it was the birthday of ANOTHER Boy Who Did Not GO TO THE CAVE. The 12 boys and their coach went to the cave late in the afternoon after practicing football. They just rode their mountain bikes to the cave and planned to spend time there for just an hour for some exercise and then to ride back to the other boy's house where they would join his birthday party. They definitely didn't plan to spend the night in the cave. Unfortunately, due to very heavy rain the cave was flooded very quickly and they were forced to run for their lives. That was why we found their slippers and back packs. They had to leave those things behind and they got trapped. So the other boy who was waiting for the team to join him at his house for his birthday party wondered why no one came. Later the parents of the boys informed the head coach about the disappearence of the boys. That's how it all started.

[@abdeenn3]

Thank you all for your unbelievable difficult mission. The Thai people and Thailand will forever be grateful for your assistance. You are all Heroes!!! Thank you and thank you for all of you Brave Men.!

[@antoniogarcescolina6198]

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[@primarymedworks]

As a rescue diver myself, I am absolutely amazed this rescue mission was a success. Wonderful job!!! 👏🏼

[@mahendrans1975]

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[@punchisclap]

SuperStarMcAwesome don't sweat It, She is lying

[@jeerachartblueplanet]

... We all Thai people appreciated your helpful , unforgettable mission from english team , God bless you all english and all the rest ... we all can solve every problems in the world , if we cooperate hand in hand .

[@krollpeter]

Very wisely spoken, Jeerachart! And Thailand has proven it to the world. Say NO to all who do not want to cooperate!

[@jeerachartblueplanet]

... we are the world , this event made us to reconsider profoundly that we are friend and the same family member of the world

[@IanP1963]

Yes I agree, but how on earth did the lads get down there in first place ?

[@lrodd247]

IAN PAYNE They went in there to explore, starting pouring rain, water forced them further, found a rocky ledge as refuge. Just a thought.. not exactly sure.

[@jeerachartblueplanet]

... They said through their parents that they just wanted to drop in the cave Tham Luang only one hour, but the heavy rain poured down, and the water block the way out, then the tide up water force them to move in little by little, ... And this cave forbit to go in from July on, they enter 23 June 2018, before the forbid date, so it is not their fault, rainy season come earlier this year

[@jasondevlin133]

Respect to all divers, who risked there own lives to save the children and there coach. You all deserve a medal of honour. Respect!!

[@4kidsnaheadache]

Alone we can do so little.....together we can achieve sooo much! We just witnessed human kind at its best, if only we could carry this sense of togetherness forward into our everyday lives, imagine how peacfull life could be!

[@purpleflametarot39]

4kidsnaheadache - Amen!

[@SwingEzzZZ]

4kidsnaheadache Yes, imagine how peaceful this world could be.

[@TStadiumhopper]

Thank you all the crews. 🙏🙏🙏

[@jomontanee]

🙏🙏🙏

[@jamessmythe1891]

Expert crisis actors

[@kokonana4086]

A Band of Brothers, A Pact of Heroes! What a teamwork!

[@Dothework4u]

Nice to see their brilliant faces. Thank you gentlemen! Continued blessings and God bless the Thai diver and his family who sacrificed himself for this mission.

[@patrick45sue]

The best minds in the industry from around the world came together & did the most amazing rescue I believe we will see in this generation..

[@suchithreddyyeruva2801]

Real life heroes thankyou so much

[@goodvibesnow4289]

Real life heroes...thank you from Thailand 🙏

[@shantoreywilkins651]

Pipat Jalaketu 😊😊😊😊😊😊 😊😊😊😊😊😊 ☁☁😊😊☁☁ ☁☁😊😊☁☁ ☁☁😊😊☁☁ ☁☁😊😊☁☁ ☁☁☁☁☁☁ 🙏🙏☁☁🙏🙏 🙏🙏☁☁🙏🙏 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏 🙏🙏☁☁🙏🙏 🙏🙏☁☁🙏🙏 ☁☁☁☁☁☁ 😁😁☁☁😁😁 😁😁☁☁😁😁 ☁😁😁😁😁☁ ☁☁😁😁☁☁ ☁😁😁😁😁☁ 😁😁☁☁😁😁 😁😁☁☁😁😁

[@antoniogarcescolina6198]

Pipat Jalaketu luisi,silva

[@imagrandpa]

These men deserve much thanks. True heroes.... they risked their lives.

[@lexyconinc7894]

This is the real Avengers

[@beaumontw7511]

LexyCon Inc True!

[@menaj2954]

LexyCon Inc Most definitely! God bless these men.

[@davinthetoothgamer4872]

LexyCon Inc Naw, Avengers have superpowers and arent paid by salary or hour to do their deeds....oops.

[@hermanarivera2446]

The world thanks you

[@Videomikeh]

Great job by all of the rescuers. Let's give credit to all of the people of Thailand who showed tremendous spirit and support through this entire operation also. They came together as a country, and brought in all of the right people to do the job.

[@HumanLinkCenter]

I salute these UK heroes...with deep respect from the bottom of my heart...Bangkok, Thailand

[@taparb8562]

humble, polite, industrious, honest, brave, caring, kind, and they are real... i'm glad to know them, no different from many but they did what they are supposed to do, thus, i thank them

[@dadarb8687]

I'm Thai. i'm want to said Thank you so much .

[@t_5799]

Thank you from Thailand

[@supaneesararaks9224]

Bravo to all the British divers. All of you are truly heroes with a heart of gold, full of courage and compassion. Thank you so much.

[@maheshlankathilaka5940]

They are the real hero's..!!

[@Bouncybon]

Heroes - the plural of hero is HEROES. There is no apostrophe involved!!!!!!! Good grief!

[@K1lostream]

Bouncybon - Look at the name - (s)he is probably Thai and expressing appreciation in a second language.

[@IanP1963]

They are but how come the lads got themselves stuck in the caves, that is one aspect of all this that has never ever been explained ?!

[@ObligateFailure]

IAN PAYNE I assume they went exploring on a great adventure. Then the cave flooded and they got lost/trapped. Perhaps, aside from the group size, it's not that unusual a story. The remarkable part is the successful outcome. A terrible shame about the death of a rescue Diver however.

[@Bouncybon]

Mahesh is Indian. They pride themselves on their perfect English.

[@iclapcheeks]

See? Just look at them they don't have huge muscles and perfect body structures. But they are the real heroes. They were the only ones in the whole world who could pull this off. Big salutes to all of you. And this is how heroes look like. Not all of them wear capes.

[@alecknathan2357]

Who could have imagined that such specialized skills as cave scuba diving could one day be of vital importance? Good thing there are people who crave excellence in what they do!

[@teeeee8985]

We can never thank you enough. Your lives are blessing of the world. From Thailand.

[@JidtapadTK]

Thank you guys all and other rescuers 🙏🏼 -Not enough thanks from Thai people 👍🏼- Sorry for my poor english skill I mean .. Thai people can’t thank you enough 👍🏼 Thanks a million to all brave & selfless rescuers

[@shantoreywilkins651]

JidtapadTK 😊😊😊😊😊😊 😊😊😊😊😊😊 ☁☁😊😊☁☁ ☁☁😊😊☁☁ ☁☁😊😊☁☁ ☁☁😊😊☁☁ ☁☁☁☁☁☁ 🙏🙏☁☁🙏🙏 🙏🙏☁☁🙏🙏 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏 🙏🙏☁☁🙏🙏 🙏🙏☁☁🙏🙏 ☁☁☁☁☁☁ 😁😁☁☁😁😁 😁😁☁☁😁😁 ☁😁😁😁😁☁ ☁☁😁😁☁☁ ☁😁😁😁😁☁ 😁😁☁☁😁😁 😁😁☁☁😁😁

[@saranyaintasa8065]

🙏🙏🙏🙏 thanks thousand time not enough

[@charlesmichaels6648]

JidtapadTK Look again. Thailand gave: All expenses paid vacations. Offer good for 5 years Remember 200 divers 2000 soldiers 10, 000 people plus media & locals. Etc

[@ElvisNietos]

They are the reals hero's Not from Hollywood.

[@LukeMichael87]

Yes they are from Hollywood that's the problem already talking about a movie......smells like a money making scheme to me and to boost the idea of international cooperation, multiculturalism

[@IMSiegfried]

They made a movie about the heroes of WW2 titled Band of Brothers, does that make them any less heroes?

[@thedisabledwelshman9266]

apparently hollywood is already thinking about making a movie..typical hollywood. lol.

[@vickersvc]

They will make a film about this rescue, but i bet the hero divers will end up being american and not british, the americans always do this, like the film about capturing the enigma machine, it was the royal navy who did that not the us navy, but in the film it was the yanks.

[@prodigous21]

john balme its nice to cherrypick specific movies to fit your narrative isnt it? Also hollywood is American and like any country with entertainment media they will skew perception. Dont act like your country or any country for that matter doesnt do it.

[@outsidersongs2682]

Well done for finding them and helping this incredible international rescue mission. Each boy's life was so precious and they were all saved, against all odds. It's so wonderful and I am in awe of every ounce of courage and determination shown by all during this crisis.

[@dungbui7102]

You guys were so awesome! The best cave divers in the world with a golden heart! Thank you!

[@MrMichel73823]

Congratulations on these divers, they have done a superb job of saving these young people, a very professional thinking and superb organisation .... I am very touch for these young of what they have endured on these 2 weeks, I am happy for them and their families too ..!

[@bethlehem80]

Overwhelming event. This is the best example to all countries in this world that we all can survived hardship if we come together. A Massive thank you to all of you.

[@cheeseformac]

Just watched the documentary on Disney plus. Thank you for being born and for doing what you do!!!

[@Ae613-]

Thank you to everyone for their part all the way from USA!!❤️❤️ hope for the best mental health for the kids and the coach.

[@ravishankar1972]

Unbelievable and impossible skills and jobs from Brits and UK guys. Great work guys. Just keep it up. Spectacular mission from real life James Bonds of 21st century. Great wishes and post card from Hyderabad, India.

[@krismahanakhon3599]

Thank you so much. We really appreciate your help.

[@WuttikunnithinunP]

Thank You all Team...

[@kunyaong7186]

Thank you very much...from Thai

[@maymaychannel24]

Again Thank you :)

[@ElvisNietos]

I would like to said to channel 4 thank you for the wonderful coverage of the " Miracle rescue " Also channel 24 Australia for the tremendous report from the rescue area. My humble respect to both.

[@Pradatoru]

Pollo Ricardo You forgot to thank the closest person to you and you have an award

[@Sophie.S..]

I agree Channel 4 has covered this extremely well.

[@IanP1963]

BUT did it say how the kids got down there in first place ???

[@charlesmichaels6648]

IAN PAYNE Spirit of Adventure. Birthday celebration. Routine visit to local site seeing location. Challenge: graffiti on wall, as deep as possible. Problem : Rains arrived earlier than expected.

[@WADAHA]

Thank you very much from Thailand. You all are real HERO

[@MegaTrueTalk]

Medal from The Queen!!!

[@Kpopzoom]

One already has an MBE from the Queen in 2012.

[@loyolanewcbz]

St. Augustine (the one spread the Christianity in the UK) has mentioned: The general population is attacked by both the emperors and the pirates so it’s not the pirate st. Augustine is not saying that the pirate is a nice fellow he is just saying he is a small criminal that is compared with a major criminal. the contemporary world the pirates are the ones who were condemned and not the emperors. real truthful heroes does not need anything from criminals/gangesters

[@yiutungkwok3648]

from both the British Queen and Thai Queen please

[@IanP1963]

From the King of Thailand you mean....

[@IanP1963]

Thai King you mean....

[@shaneabesamis983]

HEROES!!BRAVO MAY YOUR TRIBE INCREASE..GOD BLESS

[@emilyhutjes]

Love and hugs to all who joined the rescue team. (The Netherlands.)

[@1strights]

Task oriented and focused. So inspired and inspiring. So selfless. So dignified. So amazing. So brilliant. Diverting and crossing rivers. So humbling, and yet so proud of all involved. Words fail, but so grateful for this contribution to the healing of the heart of Humanity. What a true celebration of Spirit. Eternally bowing so very deeply to ALL. It wasn't just the coach and team that were rescued, but all of us. Eternally grateful. So very grateful. Namaste.

[@siamwatchdog]

You guys are such a dream team talented divers.Hat off.

[@juniormartinbatista6001]

Thank you!

[@user-bb2cs3di7m]

welcome home and welcome to Thailand.All of you have come to help in the right time, overcoming the pressures among the difficult,the tolerance of natural. May our lord Buddha and your gods bless you all.

[@ursateoh1795]

Thanks British Rescue team! You all really the real heroes and have big heart to contribute to whatever called and needed! Blessings all

[@daryldeal]

BIG BIG CONGRATULATIONS AND THANK YOU to these real HEROES of 2018!!! I would want to see them being awarded with medals by the royal authorities for their amazing accomplishment!! Congratulations too for the Thai diver who lost his life in the rescue, he will be awarded his medal in heaven!! 😀😀😀

[@raghavajay]

Hats off to these gents! Well done Lads. Lots of Love from India!

[@alunlunla1626]

Thank you .....from Thailand

[@bonnydonna]

Rick wore a Wild Boar shirt, so sweet ! 😁 Thank you the team for the help. You are real heroes !

[@user-cj1eb1yu4e]

Thank you so much uk team

[@tomdyer8518]

Amazing feat - people don’t understand how difficult this actually was. Those boys and teacher owe everything to these trained individuals. So glad everyone came out okay and RIP to the brave rescuer.

[@jinmeow1685]

They are real heroes, may God bless them and their families and their future generations.

[@michaelwesterland1853]

We see here what real heroes look and sound like: very fit, humble, highly competent, well-spoken lads ... and not a single overly-muscled steely-eyed 'roided-up American-style "Rambo" braggart amongst them. Job well done, these British rescuers, and all the other countries' divers, doctors, and support staff who gave their very best to save these boys in beautiful, rainy Thailand. Job well done, thank you all.

[@timchen5299]

Thank you for making the rescue possible! Mr.John & Mr Rick your finding the group was the first hope for the rescue! Thank you all the divers and also for speaking at this press conference.sawadeekap!

[@sineenujgajabhuti837]

Thank you from my heart,Your team very brave.from Thailand

[@orrgoodlife4791]

Thank you so much😘

[@gerrirose6678]

There must be a Noble Prize for such an heroic event - to be shared by all the divers. Absolutely, amazingly, incredible. Thank you (and the other divers involved) from the bottom of my heart

[@user-lu9hq6jv4v]

Thank you, everyone for your love, compassion and terrific work!!

[@shahkamalification]

U are the bestest heroes on the planet...salute to u..

[@hellosun8965]

shahkamalification , Pls note good, better, best. No word is spelt as ‘bestest,

[@alexbarrett2984]

Hello SUN does it really matter?

[@deeb2021]

Brave courageous heros. We love you. 🤗

[@massagetherapist8875]

Thank you so much for all supporting in helping all thease 13 boys and soccer coach.Much appreciated from Thailand.

[@kupmeiphom4711]

The best part about these heroes are, they don't boast after doing such heroic Job. Just wow!!!!

[@nancy8070]

Heroes, embodying the best of humanity! May this act of bravery bless each of your lives going forward.

[@chunloh]

Million thanks to all the rescuers..! 🙏

[@tammysassigirl724]

Thanks so much all the crews from 🇹🇭

[@nim2511]

Hundred thanks to all rescuers especially the England team. 🇹🇭

[@VidaLuz]

Well done! Thanks a lot for your humanity . God bless all of you

[@yaral.4496]

To Tomtom Imherefr: humanity is a good thing! But in case you believe that your god has a plan: he let this happen in the first place. Not so fine god than.....

[@liewchoong1374]

Salute to all the rescuers, God bless them all.

[@yaral.4496]

To liew choong: can't send bless from a god who does not exist.....

[@IanP1963]

Haven't you got any homework to get done, you're wasting your parents time being on here !!!!

[@joanamiranda5153]

John and Rick to be knighted along with the team... Thank you all for giving us something to believe in again. Thank you for not giving up on this rescue. I wish we could ask you questions without it being a news circus so I apologise for the journalists being so annoying.

[@gelbusherpa1947]

Absolute down to earth people . Love u guys and thank you all from the bottom of my heart 🙏

[@alisa1741]

Thank you for coming out to do this, for many people in the west don’t believe that it really happened. You guys are really true hero’s

[@bishopbeesley9790]

Heroes everyone of them, the real pop stars of our nation. Knight them all (and don't forget to bung a few quid into the cave rescue collection box if you have a chance!)

[@IanP1963]

I feel another repeat of THE KING & I coming on with all the songs !!!!

[@johnburton2874]

Bishop Beesley for gods sake ,get a grip will you!!

[@Sketchmee5]

Thank you all the heroes from U.K.🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@pangpimonpan7306]

Thank you so much. We are very happy! From Thailand

[@galememeeof6688]

Thank you for your contribution to this miracle. You are all Heroes!

[@elainedangerfield5773]

Brillant, men! Thank you!

[@robertmcleod84]

We should be calling them sir before calling their names. #medals🎖

[@sickymicky36]

People that have Knighthoods are usually brown-nosers or have very big brown envelopes at hand. I'm sure they would rather have a Pride of Britain award. I know I would.

[@robertmcleod84]

mikeh so true

[@sr5idontneednoguy]

Your business Is what This is a brilliant idea. Let’s hope it will be made so!

[@robertmcleod84]

Tucker MTB well when you’ve literally located missing children and aided them out of harms way whilst risking your life like the tai diver who lost his life in the battle to save these kids then yeah mate you are more than entitled to a medal and my appreciation for the effort you put in,

[@robertmcleod84]

Tucker MTB by the way you nugget that’s not actually their job 🤔 if you listen they actually say volunteers at the beginning of the vid the two main guys who located the kids, 1 is a fireman and second an I.T consultant. I thought I’d educate you so you don’t go round leaving dumb messages and making your self sound real stupid

[@sharmerypoe1902]

Thanks for all your collaboration and effort on this process

[@loeschgeorges5647]

Marvelous rescuers and helpers who worked hard throughout the operations. May God bless you all forever.

[@timmytrumpet5520]

THE A TEAM God bless you all please pass on your skills to the next generation so when something like this happens in the future we are ready to go.

[@yaral.4496]

DON'T WASTE TIME: god does not exist. But for the ones who believe god has a plan: god let this happen in the first place.

[@sr5idontneednoguy]

DON'T WASTE TIME Ok, let’s not get ahead of ourselves. Don’t want to start thinking we will need their help again anytime soon😳 Hopefully the next generation will not make the mistakes we have....but they will and we will deliver ur best. *sigh*

[@timmytrumpet5520]

sr5idontneednoguy you will never know what will happen people these days just don't get it some they know it's dangerous to do things but they still do it

[@jjsc4396]

Geez, they didn't give these blokes a bit of a Thai holiday after their work. Already back in the UK! The mark of true doers, no fuss, focus, get the job done, give any media just the facts, no embellishment or hype....OK, back to work. They did their jobs, came out good. Nuff said. These guys are creatures entirely of logistics and practicality in their diving. Absolutely no bullshit or margin for error. You can sense the media's not going to get any hype out of any of them. But they tried.

[@Sophie.S..]

So true.

[@intrepidtomato]

They probably wanted to go home, hug their families, put their feet up and eat familiar food.

[@jjsc4396]

PBJ Sandwich by whom?

[@intrepidtomato]

The Thai government, I think.

[@charlesmichaels6648]

PBJ Sandwich Heard five years.

[@DonnaphaProtonmommyDenkaew]

Thank you from bottom of our heart.

[@Veronika-vv2jx]

You guys are amazing, thank you so much and bless you and your families!

[@palaniamalmarimuthu2015]

Thank you to you all and God Bless you.

[@hkfoo3333]

God bless you all for being so kind and gracious . You bring joy to all the world

[@kiangsyan]

Thank you for all that you all have done. You are all so brave. Although the Thai rescue mission was described as of the hardest in history you all of them a great job.

[@113dmg9]

Absolutely incredible. THANK YOU!

[@salvatoreolla2764]

They are verry humble down to earth.All of them .God bless

[@litto2810]

Ordinary men. Extraordinary heroes.

[@thipsudavasseur9904]

Thank you very much . You guys are the real hero.🙏🙏🙏

[@keitazaki2002]

Thank you for all the help!

[@jamesroberts1964]

You guys rock. You absolutely rock.🇹🇭🇹🇭🇹🇭🇹🇭🇹🇭🇹🇭🇹🇭🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇹🇭

[@shanatinnin8388]

Glad they picked such a quiet place to to Q & A.

[@leeh6819]

These men are heros they make the world a better place! ❤️ From Canada!

[@John-oz1do]

Men of honour! The quiet achievers