Tham Luang Cave Rescue: Against the Elements | Full episode

[@krollpeter]

Thank YOU! - the rice farmers who sacrificed their rice fields - the aunties who cooked the hot soup for the rescuers, and washed the laundry - the people who donated drinks and food - the drivers who worked for free relentlessly, shipping equipment and people around - the company who voluntary brought the 3 giant water pumps - all the farmers and companies who offered their tools and equipment - the Thai Navy divers who risked the lives, there where really essential to prepare everything - the old man who brought his motorcycle, his only valuable possesion, to be used for people - all the cave specialists from UK and Australia - the engineers and geologists from Japan, USA and Thailand - Mr. Ekapol, you are my personal hero! Great great job keeping their spirits up! - and Mr. Narongsak, one of the best crisis managers in the world, with greatest respect

[@princerentuma8219]

and please, let us not forget the COACH. Without him, these children will die.

[@krollpeter]

I concur! That's Mr. Ekapol. He managed the things inside the cave. He gave all his food to the boys. He taught them to stay calm and how to be resilient. Like a father, or may be better.

[@princerentuma8219]

thanks brother. In fact, if given the chance to travel Thailand, part of my travel is seeing him in person. I am awed by his deep spirituality and of the monks. Marvelous!

[@krollpeter]

Good Luck, Sir! Alle the best from Singapore!

[@princerentuma8219]

Oh...your country has the best airport so far! How I wish too to visit your great country.....

[@dan003]

Sergeant Saman Gunan, rest in peace. He lost his life trying to rescue the lives of 13 others. He is a hero.

[@grazzydazzy57tm39]

He was saman kunan

[@8397299salt]

Now he become world famous . May he live in peace

[@ambulancesavelives1326]

Rip sergeant

[@Mars-td7pb]

@lullaby wait what? What type of infection?

[@Mars-td7pb]

@lullaby jesus.. that's sad

[@eynjelgurl]

"We are not experts, so we trusted their judgement." This statement alone is so powerful for me because they set aside pride or whatsoever just to save those boys and their coach. It's really great to see nations helping each other and not the other way around. Props also to those citizens who willingly helped their govt to accomplish this mission. 🙌

[@mcaesario]

That judgement came after the distrust towards foreign divers during early days of the rescue. They weren't allowed to dive, which made sense, a bunch of old white men who were civilians definitely looks sus. But it only took a few days to built rapport and trust, because the foreign divers managed to progress further, laid down the guide ropes, and found the boys first.

[@heiroot]

@@mcaesario they called the whites in to save the day so I don't understand why they were all hateful in the beginning. Talk about pride

[@zofilep3612]

​@@heiroot They didnt know these people. They would be held responsible for putting trust to some random foreigners who someone said were experts vs their own military. Your realise what the consequences would be if these men were not trustworthy and sth went terribly wrong? The UK divers had to prove their worth, and they thankfully did.

[@heiroot]

@@zofilep3612 so it was die or trust the people most qualified to do the job? Very smart of them.

[@zofilep3612]

@@heiroot why are you so bitter? They did great.

[@sudishkumar823]

RIP Seargent Saman Gunan 😥💐. You were very brave and sacrificed your life for the boys. We are proud of you always 🙏

[@notme6503]

sudish kumar yes, RIP, We are so proud for you sir Seargent Saman Gunan, we owe you a lot. We will not forget what you have done❤️

[@seedwea]

RIP :(( this shouldn't have happened, but you sacrificed your life for others. you will always be remembered.

[@OscarTien12]

Long live the soldier...

[@srintko_]

😭😭😭😭😭 i cried.. when i saw this coment he is a hero but he said he is not a hero he is just a diver

[@vikrant555]

What about his family ? Just being thankful is enough for his sacrifice ?... These kids are murder of him their foolishness killed him, they are murders...

[@bluecoded6928]

Over 10,000 people came to help the 12 boys in their own ways. That's insane. All of them are amazing

[@saitamasaitamas7271]

chinese diving team are useless on that kind of mission. :))

[@sompondsirisatien6963]

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[@fishcrackers1432]

@@saitamasaitamas7271 at least they help.i think they wont even help if this happens in usa

[@Jay-bt3wo]

13*

[@michaelmurray7646]

You can’t write this comment without mentioning the coach as well. Respectfully. Understand how important he was and give him him flowers for his bravery and leadership.

[@AntumDeluge]

Sometimes I forget how much good is in the world. Thank you for reminding me.

[@joe18425]

The problem is the good isn't spectacular enough so it goes unreported.

[@dfwdreamforceworks8635]

@@joe18425 yeah one of most aggreable sentence in this world has been spoken by you, sir. thankyou

[@yogifirmansyah3369]

47:28 "Those people came to help, why? we cannot repay them. But when the boys grow up, they will want to help others in turn. They will be good Thai citizens." ~ The Farmer

[@guidesahawat7018]

@@yousof8546 damn, always gotta be a person like you lurking. Just stop and think before you post

[@yousof8546]

@@guidesahawat7018 wow sorry for saying that i didnt think much about it at the time

[@CaptainGhost1331]

Hello, Thai person here. Bad news, some of the boys who stuck there are ungrateful son of a bitches. But the rest were okay I guess.

[@MOSVN2511]

Parakorn Jaidet lmao on point my dude he got everything by doing nothing and boasting about it on Facebook

[@paphonissarapisit8262]

@@MOSVN2511 wait really can you give me a link?

[@shubhanshshrivastava9659]

RIP to the brave man, who sacrificed his life for saving others.

[@srintko_]

Seargent Saman gunan

[@maheshypillai]

I watched this after 13 Lives......What an emotional thriller .......Big credit to British divers

[@moonbright7373]

Not all heroes wear capes , some of them wear oxygen tanks . Those divers are fearless. This rescue was humanity at it's finest. It doesn't metter how many times I watch this , it will always make me teary.

[@janetmiller2160]

Indy IFA Perhaps not fearless, but committed to do what was necessary. I admire all who contributed to the saving of lives.

[@IdrisShenaee]

@@janetmiller2160 This story make me cry all the way

[@selvakumaran1756]

"Our government offered to give me compensation funds but I refused it as they already spent too much in this mission", says the goddess. (Love and respect from India)

[@abijah1185]

Agree ! I hope that the people in my country is also like that . Actually that farmer made me cry.

[@freddysantin1822]

Even they just paddy farmers but they have a big heart..

[@loveless8241]

She has a big heart, but she should have taken it. It was subsidized and taken account for. If it was a corporation they would have charged double.

[@riazhamdanmalik6036]

How the hell did these boys and their coach get so deep into the cae through those narrow passages? And WHY? ?? The coach randomly takes a group of kids into the cave for a walk KNOWING IT FLOODS?!?! It's shame one person had to die, many had to lose their rice fields which I'm sure cost them so much money and they aren't wealthy and thousandth of other people risking their lives and spending their hard earned money.. all to save 13 people that decided to navigate through such a dangerous place!

[@eyesofthedeadsea5905]

Its nature thats how god has designed its not man made its nature pls give a thumbes up and suncribe this video i cant srop watchin this its full of rescues qnd heroes

[@sweetescape4489]

Watching this again, super respect to their coach for being able to calm the kids. Imagine being the only adult, responsible for the kids in dark, not knowing how many days passed, not knowing whether people will rescue you or not. Amazing leadership, brave boys. They are definitely a great team. Thank you to all people that contributes.

[@supersaiyanjin2199]

I dont know if im missing anything here...it was told that the cave was warned to be flood hazard...so why did the coach take the kids through there? It doesnt make any sense Because if this was the case that coach needs to be charged with safety negligence especially with minors not praised

[@sanaishere18]

@@supersaiyanjin2199 it was a cave the coach and the boys had went to many times. However, monsoon season started earlier than expected and that day it started raining heavily after they got inside the cave and didn’t stop for many days after.

[@sanaishere18]

@@supersaiyanjin2199 I should also mention it’s considered a “tourist cave”, so usually it’s not dangerous per se to go in it. It’s because of the heavy rain pour from the monsoon that they got trapped. It was just a horrible accident.

[@mariabrown5828]

@@supersaiyanjin2199 there is always one uninformed person in the crowd

[@henricuss]

@@supersaiyanjin2199 To add to what the rest has said; even an expert that had mapped out the whole cave had a solo trip planned the day after the kids went in. The rain was very unexpected. All the parents of the kids very much respected and appreciated the coach.

[@mathildel1749]

I watched a documentary about the sinking of the Sewol just before this, and the difference in leadership is devastating....

[@louranegotinga5079]

Yeah.. Same.. Those poor souls, i mean some of them could be my age, their dreams.. Just gone. like that

[@justme1394]

True... it’s sad. Some government tried to helped them. But send it back. U can tell which one is humble. They are 13 life in the cave need to be rescued but never hesitated to ask help. Compared to the hundreds life in the ship

[@ibansarawanniang4734]

My thoughts exactly.... The pride and the poor execution of the government and every one involved is just embarassing... They could have saved the children... Many were still alive when the ferry sank... They could have lived if only the government took the needful steps... But No! Freaking no... They freaking pretended to help and dismiss those who actually wanted and tried to help

[@inahpaguio]

I agree

[@inahpaguio]

Back during the Sewol tragedy, it was other countries who offered their help, and here they never hesitated to ask for help.

[@odethbrutas]

A beautiful story... the lady farmer brought me the most tears though, she is such a beautiful person, her words would always choke me for trying to hold on to my tears. I hope she has ten thousand folds of what she lost in helping the boys in return. Everyone who helped in rescuing the boys, from those directly involved down to those who helped in the littlest possible way... I hope and pray you received ten thousand folds of return from what you have put out. Humanity at its best!!!

[@Neednoy2]

Odeth Brutas The Thai government was preparing the compensation to those rice farmers but some of them didn't accept it saying it was the least they could do for the boys. Talking about the heart of gold from those poor farmers.

[@nazezesasese2841]

I couldn’t hold my tears. Those farmers are poor and hard working. They wished for the boys’ safety, so they had to sacrifice. The government knew they were affected, so offered compensations to them. This rescue mission involved a lot of kind-hearted people. It’s great that all efforts yielded happy results.

[@kityesa2504]

The lady farmer got a good heart. Pay it forward.

[@Adamisinyou]

Odeth Brutas she is too beautiful for this world. She should have taken the money from the Thai government.

[@4000bee]

beautiful comment Odeth, thank you

[@zeldanadia9471]

how many came here after watching the movie 13 lives ? what an amazing movie it was my respect goes out to each one of you that help save these boy also i hope the coach got awarded for keeping the boys calm ❤ RIP Saman Gunan and PO Beirut Pakbara

[@Mc-lk2hn]

Yes today I watched and came here.. Salute to the heroes and that coach who make kids mentality stronger than stronger with the help of meditation and connect with the universe to live without food for 9 days.. And above all thanks to universe who helped them.. 🙏❤🌹

[@farwoodfarm9296]

The film way awesome! I love the Apollo 13 Film, also directed by Ron Howard...We know the outcome of both stories but you are on the edge of your seat each time you watch them.

[@marieharris1230]

IMAGINE 10 days without food, in the cold dark. The coach really saved their lives by teaching them meditation. MEDITATION REALLY SAVED THEM DURING THOSE DAYS WAITING FOR RESCUE. IMAGINE THE LIFE ,ESSONS THEY LEARNED. THE COMBINED COOPERATIVE EFFORT OF SO MANY PEOPLE TOUCHED MY SOUL. JUST AMAZING!!!!

[@shyamdedaniya2056]

Yes

[@Trth1707]

What a wonderful outcome, all those involved were the bravest of the brave and showed how humans can work together. Thank you Saman Gunan and Beirut Pakbara.

[@ultragolf555]

This is not only mission that safe boys life, this mission show how beautiful of Humanity is!!! GOD send you the messages, Stop War// Spread Love and Humanities

[@upanokk6776]

👌👍😊😍❤

[@donaumali6430]

well said😢😢

[@gajendiran6093]

True love all it only mission

[@pl6290]

Very good said bro

[@wayneturner8965]

In the world we’re living nowadays we sure need more love 💕 and Humanities United ❤️🤘🤟👍

[@patricklastname5646]

As a diver I know how heavy 2 tanks are and hard to carry under strain and stress. Carrying 6 of those is reserved to superhuman. My respect to all divers that participated in the rescue.

[@kyleterry5190]

I've tried strapping on one during the training as a youth volunteer responder, Makes you wonder if you're carrying air or water inside,not to mention the heavy apparatus

[@kangstravelsince2022]

I am a diver but not a professional one . This really true

[@conniek1039]

I dived once when I was a teen and the equipment all together was incredibly heavy, I couldn’t lift it myself

[@heiroot]

@lietunantURNER what are they usually called?

[@caresoul]

@@heiroot officialy we calling them cylinder filled with compressed filtered air we all breathing in , but these dives were pretty long so maybe for this situation they used a mix with helium (trimix) or nitrox (higher oxygen level ) to lower the nitrogen levels in there blood

[@magicunicorn8423]

The most amazing part of this is that they didnt give up. They just searched like they knew that the boys were alive and healthy. No negative thoughts like..something might have happened to them, they were just so positive. 😍😭

[@Neednoy2]

These are the guys who laid the line while the British divers was saying it's too dangerous. kzbin.info/www/bejne/p3imaKmNibGJe5o

[@chrisbreezy-ryanbarbosa4320]

Nobody on earth would have blamed this woman if she took the government money. She choose not to because of kindness. Truly amazing

[@ginopanthers5070]

She should be compensated anyway though

[@unenazhief4120]

@@ginopanthers5070 Ya..

[@FishFreddy]

For such a big government to compensate her just for damages would haven't made a difference in their budget at all. She was way too sweet. Just take the money.

[@micheletsoi3988]

The lady farmer was so humble and her heart so generous and giving. She refused money from the Thai government because "they had already spent a lot on the rescue" - good grief, where else would you hear that?? As for everyone else, from the hero divers to the laundry workers and all the volunteers - bravo! You all restored faith in humanity. May the ex-Thai Navy Seal who lost his life rest in peace and know that his death was not in vain.

[@princerentuma8219]

In fact, I cried the way she gave her heart! And I saw beautiful hearts and soul of the Thais. Saluting you all!

[@bizmarkie9112]

She's so humble. People like that make me really hope God is real so that she will be rewarded for that after this life. In the meantime, I hope all that good karma comes back to her.

[@colin2709]

As a Brit, you have to love Thai people, very organised and capable but not too proud to call for help when they needed it - they listened carefully to the the foreign divers, integrated their operations with the foreign divers and the Thai divers worked closely with them. Even the local villagers did everything they could in terms of helping feed and clean up. I love Thailand because of its people, it's definitely a special place. "We are not experts so we trusted their judgment", together they got the results.

[@NA1c158]

They actually were wary of them initially, and had to be convinced they knew what they were talking about. However, they overcame those judgments and trusted them with their risky but necessary rescue method and it paid off. mission accomplished.

[@rachaelelkins]

She did not take the government compensation for her rice. What a woman. What a spectacular woman. And what an amazing thing to care about the government like that.

[@rachaelelkins]

Yoswin Freeman very true.

[@andypie402]

You obviously don’t know thailand,she got paid to say that,because defacing Thailand is worse that murder....funny enough that o my cost 1 million bht to cover up I live in thailand

[@rachaelelkins]

Andy M I would love to know what you mean? I just assumed it was gratitude. I don’t know Thailand at all.

[@riazhamdanmalik6036]

How the hell did these boys and their coach get so deep into the cae through those narrow passages? And WHY? ?? The coach randomly takes a group of kids into the cave for a walk KNOWING IT FLOODS?!?! It's such a great shame one person had to die, many had to lose their rice fields which I'm sure cost them so much money and they aren't wealthy and thousandth of other people risking their lives and spending their hard earned money.. all to save 13 people that decided to navigate through such a dangerous place! The woman, as kind and lovely and selfless as she is, should've taken the government money - that's for sure!!

[@sam-wb7xe]

Yoswin Freeman every country is like that? you’re acting like the US doesn’t have corrupt politicians and sex trafficking

[@moonchild92]

A year later Dec 2019, DIVER BERUT PAKBARA died due to the blood infection he has contracted during this Operation. Rest in peace. Hats off to all the heroes.

[@LoveMusicSound]

😢 Condolences to the families affected 😭 RIP & thank you 🙏

[@TheHonestTruth]

Wow...

[@samditching3780]

so sad, two divers lost their lives in this mission.

[@Shadowwarrior2288]

@@samditching3780 i thought it was only one child

[@darcieking4307]

@@Shadowwarrior2288 no children died, only two of the brave divers passed away

[@kastooriswarna9742]

I couldn't control my tears, when the mothers were calling out for their children. Also, condolences to sergeant Saman's family. He is a true hero. Rip.

[@intrepidtomato]

It made me cry a lot. I hope that these children and all their rescuers will have a good life.

[@conspiraciesarejustgreatst2059]

This is a story that should go down as one of the best stories in all of mankind. Everyone came together. That country and it's people were nothing short of legendary and it's a beautiful thing to see.

[@reveal102]

It's a gem of the best of humanity. Especially since Thailand had the humility to let the British divers lead, as they had the most experience, but valiantly sent their own SEALs in to a situation they were never trained for, but nonetheless were instrumental to the success of the mission. Just a great success story and an example of honor and bravery.

[@raviravinder2478]

ABSOLUTELY, ABSOLUTELY ... ABSOLUTELY

[@mosca3289]

I still get emotional watching this amazing story. Well done to the rescuers and all the people supporting the rescue in any way they could with such generous spirits and determination.

[@incredibleindia4645]

..me too so emotional

[@wayneturner8965]

Me too it get me every times i watched I got very emotional 😭

[@sailomp7972]

Some measure their lives by days and years; Others by heart throbs, passions and tears. But the surest measure under the sun is what in lifetime for others you have done. Selflessly yours,

[@bigbulk688]

"Government tried to compensate me, but I refused, I felt bad for the government, they had already spent so much money.' This from a poor farmer who lost her crop. This is why Thailand is my fav place in the world to go. It's like they mix kindness in the drinking water.

[@sabadthai]

❤️❤️❤️🙏

[@kitsidney5906]

Yes, I was particularly moved by that part too. My country can never relate. 😐Also, the part where they showed that one diver who lost his life, I just bawled my eyes out. He's a true hero. They are all heroes. ❤❤🙏🙏

[@การรบการทหาร]

@@kitsidney5906 He is the Thai Army's strongest Special Forces SEAL..

[@nicapika7970]

Korea should Learn From Thai Government..... Sewol Ferry Victims will never be Forgotten.

[@tigerx22]

Nica Aaaa serioisly. Weakass korean govnt, didnt pull through even a centimer close to the thai work here.i was proud to have a krn lady as president there but after that incident, bye felicia

[@mynameintanzulaika675]

@@tigerx22 please write it correctly..nobody will understand clearly what u try to say

[@nem3sis.yt_]

myname intanzulaika I understood- and I am not even american or british

[@TheAmbrosia1996]

@@tigerx22 The way you write gave me a headache. Please don't use alien language

[@nicapika7970]

myname intanzulaika Hey, pls be aware that not all can speak fluent english. Kudos for @Meister for trying to use english, besides I can fully understand what she said.

[@jamesclendon4811]

I'm obsessed with this story and watch every video I can find about it. In my opinion, this one is the very best. Excellent job.

[@channelnewsasia]

Thank you and we appreciate your support! Channel NewsAsia really wanted to tell the story direct from the incredible men and women involved in this operation.

[@padraic6658]

yes its the best and the most real video off them all ,, well done channel news asia a sad but lovely story put together very good , im so happy for them boys and great admiration for the thai diver who gave his life to save the boys , this is how the world should behave at all times , god bless everybody .

[@fantasy1714]

Yes so far the best coz some of the documentary they don't have enough videos or they just interviews the main players the divers but here they've interviewed even the farmers

[@padraic6658]

yes very true the farmers were great they gave up there rice fields for the kids ,

[@lovelyacz1856]

James Clendon same here

[@TheCekebui]

I personally think that this rescue operation is a benchmark of human civilization. More than 7 wonders of the world.

[@nomitalaishram622]

RIP to the great soul who sacrificed his life for the children...i couldn't hold my tears when i heard about his death...u r a hero and u will be remembered by the world and u will be in the heart of the children and the coach till the end..

[@robbybanjar758]

I am crying the whole 48 minutes. Never knew the situation was this bad.

[@bondanina2615]

Me too am a rescue diver but it is impossible mission....but amazing the children are so brabe to stayed alive

[@oliveoil1960]

@@bondanina2615 Thank you very much for your great support with our children 🇹🇭😊🙏

[@equarg]

雄人金子 I did. Many years ago in Hawaii apparently my Mother went diving with my Father. They decided to go for a swim in a Lava Tube (where hot lava did flow thru, but is not empty). It was huge, about 10 to 12 feet in diameter (around 3-4 meters). They had flash lights and it was supposed to be a short swim, maybe 10 minutes from the opening to the exit. Well, as they swam thru, they could see fish swimming bizarrely, since the fish essentially developed vertigo, or could not tell up from down. Seeing this made my Mother Panic since she too then instinctually lost her sense of up vs down. She started hyperventilating and panicking. My dad, who had more experience, grabbed her, and pulled her out the shortest way. She went thru a 1/2 hours worth of air in minuets. Cave diving is EXTREMELY dangerous. There was a “silly” movie about cave diving, but the DVD had an hour long special about actual cave divers, and how deadly it is. How in one underwater cave 4 brothers got lost....and they were later found dead holding hands together. Or how for decades 1 dead scuba diver was basically a land mark for other cave divers because no one knew who he was. They showed the remains still encased in his 70’s looking scuba gear. Yea. Based on the descriptions of the cave, putting the kids to sleep while carefully pulling them thru was the best call. Being is such conditions, and most could not even swim, would be terrifying and panic inducing.

[@thethirdman225]

It was actually worse than anyone realises. Much worse. As a former scuba diver myself, I have never dived in caves but have some idea of the myriad of things that can go wrong and get you killed. As Richard Harris, the Australian anaesthetist, said in his book, panic has killed more divers than running out of air. So Rick Stanton hatched the plan to anaesthetise the boys and get them out using positive pressure masks so they could breathe while unconscious. There was only one problem. This had never been done before. Never. There was no medical precedent and no diving precedent. Dr Richard Harris had to anaesthetise the team in circumstances that could not have been further removed from his operating theatre in Adelaide. Conditions were unsanitary, it was dark and difficult to see and to top it off, he lost his glasses somewhere in the dive to chamber 9. He had to guess the approximate weight of each of the boys and their coach and instead of the monitoring equipment he was used to, all he had was the sight of bubbles coming from the regulator. And what if they started to rouse during the dive out? All the divers were given a crash course in how to use syringes to give an intra-muscular anaesthetic. Syringes of Ketamine were distributed among the teams. Even so, a boy starting to come around would probably start to panic and could drown the rescuer so their hands and feet were bound. There was no other possibility. The four British divers, Rick Stanton, John Volanthen, Jason Mallinson and Chris Jewell, had to tow these unconscious boys through narrow passages with stalactites hanging from the roof. They had to protect the boys’ heads from being bashed against them by putting their own heads through first. What if the mask became dislodged? Simple: the boy would drown. The chances of this going catastrophically wrong were extreme. Nobody expected them all to come out alive but there was no choice. The oxygen levels in the cave were going down. Eventually, the water level would rise. If the carbon dioxide didn’t kill them, infection probably would because they were basically living in a toilet. One of the last boys to come out had a chest infection and almost stopped breathing on the way. When they took his mask off in chamber 8, someone rolled him over and he started breathing normally again. Eventually they were able to continue. One diver got lost towing one of the boys and ended up back in the chamber he had just come from. Eventually Harry Harris caught up with him and took the boy out but not without encountering serious problems and giving himself a serious scare in the murky water and tricky currents.

[@Evan-ed7pu]

Gotta hand it to the Thai government/officials. They knew they were out of their depth with their search and rescue, so they asked for help early. It didn’t matter to them if it was foreigners who helped, they had no egos. They constituently asked and listened to experts advice on what to do, and followed thru with recommendations. I think all governments could learn from this

[@zofilep3612]

especially the Korean government of the Sewol shipwreck... Denied immidiate USA, Japanese and Chinese help with tragic results T.T

[@kristopherthemediator3346]

100% right

[@mayalackman7581]

Very true. Cave diving is such an elite specialty with diving that nobody but a properly trained and equipped cave diver can do it. If the Thai Government had insisted on using their navy seals or other local non cave divers the boys would have never been found and most likely the would be rescuers would have perished as well.

[@iu5511]

@@zofilep3612 I was actually about to say the same thing. I definitely agree. If only Koreans actually let foreigners help them during the Sewol Tragedy shipwreck, the students left in their cabins/rooms could have been saved. The Thai government is extremely amazing dealing with the rescue, they went through trial and errors and never gave up rescuing the boys. The coach is also amazing guiding everyone inside, while that captain from the Sewol Tragedy was the first one that got rescued. Watching the footages from the shipwreck just makes you frustrated and sad.

[@autumnvalley]

💯

[@aworipat]

This is a journey that should be watched all over the world, the capacity for humanity is unparalleled ...everyones willingness to make the ultimate sacrifice for the successful rescue of the Wild Boars was humbling to see. Thank you for sharing this ..we waited and prayed every day until the boys and their coach were succesfully rescued!!

[@pwpw8822]

The world was united. Check for an update first thing in the morning.

[@dailyvloggyt6631]

Thailand people are such kind hearted people love from the Philippines 🇵🇭 🇹🇭

[@reynaldmikhael9793]

All individuals depends on the individual 😊

[@yashiko6291]

i have a friend that is a thai perao it seems like he is really noisy -_-

[@yothkajornsanannam3495]

I have one pinoy friend also very noisy, don't know how to shut up him either..

[@ตั้นเติ้ล-ฉ9ฬ]

Iove you too.from thailand.😊😊😊

[@wayneturner8965]

Mahal kita too from Thai peoples ( I have a pews Filipino friends too)😍❤️🤟🙏

[@paulhoulden]

Im British (English) and proud of our boys but you know what, im equally as proud of every single person that contributed to the effort of getting the boys out, volunteer chefs, farmers the lot. they should all be so proud

[@dhollasethkasemsiriwat899]

This became best documentary about Thai Cave Rescue. Best timeline Best detail. Beutiful Story!! Bravo CNA

[@pokr122]

dhollaseth kasemsiriwat ฉันเห็นด้วยกับคุณ. เรื่องราวอันยอดเยี่ยมเกี่ยวกับคนไทย.

[@abcdeedog]

Yes , I agree 👍👍

[@cici199700]

ขอบพระคุณคอมเม้นนี้ ด้วยจิตคารวะจากใจคนไทย

[@muhammadhafizuddin4799]

This event truly shows that u DONT have to be: - rich to be helpful - strong to lend some strength U just need to be WILLING to do whatever it takes. Hats off to all the people who have volunteered

[@dfwdreamforceworks8635]

yes. all we need is unity in humanity

[@danagraciella5435]

I remember seeing the news on twitter and I came back everyday for updates. The whole world was happy and relieved when the children were rescued!

[@nytecrawlr]

The rice field owner must be an angel. Thai people are very generous 👍👍

[@onyekaaugustine554]

starst9 she is really an angel

[@janefromthecountry1820]

Indeed!

[@HugoBrown]

One I have learned over the years, Thai's are very generous especially in times of need, and during national situations like this. What I would say to people planning on visiting #Thailand is to go to Chiang Rai it doesn't recieve as many international tourists compared to Chiang Mai which is sad because North East Thailand is amazing, Traditional Thai culture is alive and well and the people are super nice. So if you have opportunity highly recommend Chiang Rai and then head down to Udon Thani & Khon Kaen, you will really enjoy it more so than Bangkok or Southern Thailand like Phuket ect.

[@armouopas1936]

Wow!great documentary.

[@charlielowes8495]

peter grahame they had a choice to take the compensate money. And still the didnt. RESTORED YOUR FAITH IN HUMANITY BEFORE TYPING SUCH COMMENT LIKE THIS.

[@mohamedraaifrushdhy6693]

My heart goes for the poor farmers who despite their status are rich and content in their hearts 💓

[@Phoebe911]

Watching this and still crying....when hearts working together. One of the most overwhelming feeling ever.

[@Daponics89]

23:32 that weak, heartached "..thankyou" from one of the children ...made me shut up with emotion for a moment.

[@jamesclendon4811]

Absolutely. But there's a line we can hear in the longer version of the diver's video that breaks my heart completely. Apparently it's as the divers are preparing to leave: Adul says "See you tomorrow." After 10 days alone in the dark rescuers finally come, but now they're about to leave again. Will they really return tomorrow? Adul calmly, trustingly, bids them a polite goodbye. That, to me, most clearly shows the boys' bravery and strength of character. I think partly it's being Thai. (I would say being Buddhist, but Adul was the only Christian in the group!) I'm not sure kids from other countries would have handled this encounter with such grace and courageous acceptance.

[@KRYSJYN71]

Yeah, it got me also and I am not a very emotional person, but this is what we as a species should be doing for the whole of humanity. Helping to the best of our abilities.

[@kateabrielle3332]

Okay that lady farmer made me cry

[@Outland9000]

Such a sweetie, a really kind hearted soul.

[@headly7775]

the farmer lady didn't even accept the compensation saying the Govt have spend so much on that mission.. What an amazing Lady she is all the politicians should be ashamed listening to her..

[@elcabo609]

Me too :( :( :(

[@fraudngoatharvwelfaresocie3353]

same here :(

[@reginecorpuz1878]

Salute to the lady farmer of Thai. :)

[@LongLongHoneymoon]

One of the most incredible rescue stories of all time. Credit to the coach who kept the boys alive and calm through meditation, to the thousands of ordinary Thai citizens who worked together and sacrificed so much, to the Thai leadership who made wise decisions without being ruled by ego, and to the international team who risked everything to save the boys. Their plan was both ingenious and terrifying -- the results spectacular! Truly inspiring to see the best of humanity on display. May we all learn from their example.

[@lexn8052]

This is such a great documentary, the kind of videos/digital content that should be shown in educational institutions. It may not be totally related with the academe but these are the kind of events that teaches a very essential and valuable thing to people, a sense of humanity. I'll definitely recommend this to all my friends and family to watch it's the least I can do.

[@channelnewsasia]

Thank you for your support and affirmation! We are honoured that you have enjoyed this documentary.

[@cutiefox6455]

thank you for writing this comment, it inspired me to watch the documentary fully, and it was completely worth it, i agree with your words.

[@lumosmaxima2709]

this is the story outside the cave and we also have a story inside. i would like to send my gratitude to their coach who stayed with them and kept them all alive. if you think about it, if they didnt have an adult supervision in there everything couldve gone wrong even before they were found. to be trapped inside a cave where you dont have food and water, its easy to panic that may cause harm to oneself. but i watched in other documentaries how their coach guided them and kept them positive. i think it was one of the crucial roles in this rescue. i sincerely thank their coach for keeping a leveled mind and comforting them in this kind of situation 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👂👏👏👏 thank you to everyone that helped 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@aryastark2106]

This is one of the hardest rescues of all time. My loudest applaud to the Thai govt and its people for coming together; for risking their own lives just to save a few; humanity at its finest! They are so considerate, without a taint of corruption in their hearts. I wonder what could have happened if only the Korean govt did the same compassion and determination to save the Sewol passengers.

[@lynnkowalla1315]

Just watched Sewol, you are so right, what a tragedy💔

[@nerdilynlozada4856]

Exactly. At least someone commented the same thing i want to say. If only the korean govt did the same thing many lives could have saved that time

[@Ressel_]

i heard. the pumps failed as soon as the mission accomplished. the water rising while there's still a lot of rescuers inside the cave. they literally had to run for their lives. it makes me think. if the rescue mission was delayed, by a day, or even just by hours later than they did. it couldve been disasterous. some people might die during the rescue. that fact.. actually left me a huge respect for the governor. a decisive man indeed. been so long since i see a true leader.

[@burningknuckle26]

They were clutch

[@eyesofthedeadsea5905]

Theres like man name samuran kuran who died because in the choke point which was 2 feet wide ,when he fixed the last cyclender his head began to feel light becuase he had no oxygn and died i feel sorry for him

[@ptanisaro]

True. Because of that, they brought the stuff out of the cave many months later. Very very dangerous indeed.

[@venicawood3894]

@@eyesofthedeadsea5905 His name is Saman Gunan.

[@critie]

Yep, they literally failed as soon as the last few people were coming out due to too much water.

[@jomontanee]

The music is so gut wrenching. The details in this epic documentary can make you so scared. The truth in this mission that came out in 48 mins can restore your faith in humanity. For me, the final words in this docu "The rescue workers become heroes" really makes me cry.

[@KingMPlays2004]

After Zack D Films’ short reel about this, it made me watch the whole documentary and just insanely WOW! Against all odds, against Mother Nature, and the mission was still a success! Hats off to all citizens and members who sacrificed just to save the 12 boys and their coach.

[@aravindsudheesan4759]

This is yet another instance which proves people who are poor are super rich in love and generosity. Hats off!

[@fiestaspirit]

These people are examples to the world of what it takes to be a real human being. It’s not education, money, or country of origin that makes a good human being... it is the condition of the heart... it is the love, acceptance, connection, humility and cooperation we display towards our fellow human beings that make us a good human being.

[@riazhamdanmalik6036]

Well education of professional divers and all others was CRUCIAL in saving these people..As well as money that was spent during this operation, and it wasn't cheap!

[@artful5142]

I like how the Leaders acknowledge their weaknesses which I think makes the whole country to offer helps. The governor and the rescue team leaders from different expertise are very humble. also the way they speak really shows how compassionate leaders they are. and the people, wow! I was really amazed. from the owner of the pumping machine, the lady farmer and those people who cook and do the laundry for the rescuers. all are great heroes.

[@simmonslack9088]

Well done CNA. Well produced documentary. Touched by the Thai people's compassion and generosity. Such a beautiful moment in human history. It was worth saving 13 beautiful souls. Condolences to the family of Saman Gunan, a wonderful human being.

[@RY-pn9og]

Everyone played a big part in the rescue mission but the british cave divers without a doubt was a major factor they found the boys and it gave everyone the spur to continue with the rescue mission.

[@chelseafcrocks82]

They would have gotten nowhere without the support of the farmers, the water pumping, the equipment and support of the Thai people.

[@zeroxp33]

@@chelseafcrocks82 everyone plays their own part for the rescue and the british world class diver were one of them

[@Anglo_Saxon1]

@@chelseafcrocks82 why do you have to put a dampener on a perfectly decent and factual comment?

[@chelseafcrocks82]

@@Anglo_Saxon1 Because he did not mention any other tireless Thai and foreign people who did everything they can to help. They need to be celebrated besides the British. I'm British myself and we have had such a long and painful history. We must recognise the actions and heroism of EVERYONE there, including the two Thai divers who lost their lives.

[@Anglo_Saxon1]

@@chelseafcrocks82 He(or she)said"Everyone played a big part in the rescue mission"so what more do you want?why do you have to put a dampener on the comment?

[@chedm.9142]

Credits to UK divers. Man this guys were lifesavers. I can't imagine the faces of the children when they first saw two divers showed up

[@Kiyajadie]

There's footage of the moment when the divers emerge from the water and find the kids for the first time

[@jordansheinman3555]

My father lives in Thailand. He worked there for many years and is now retired near Khon Kein. I've heard nothing but great things about this country and its people. They are so humble. What a beautiful country and people. I think it is great that they reached out and asked for help, and with that, thousands and thousands answered the call. An amazing story.

[@melecaperez7335]

This is the best film that the world could ever see. As there could be nothing more surreal, more breath taking than this. I salute each and every person who offered help be it big or small to rescue all the boys. These people especially the divers, the leaders, could never be paid off for their heroism and bravery. I am very sorry for the lost life. Thank you CNA for sharing this video. I cried both for fear and joy. I am a Filipino and once visited Thailand. It is a beautiful country with beautiful people. God bless Thailand!

[@SkarabCZ]

Greetings from the Czech Republic! I am literally crying while watching the documentary... The way I see it, without John Volanthen and Rick Stanton (both UK) who layed down the first guide ropes up to Pattaya Beach the whole thai NAVY SEAL team would probably drown on the way there. No kidding... Years of their experience were of the real value in the whole operation... As for Vern Unsworth, the dude was literally an angel sent by God - without his knowledge, first few crucial days would be probably wasted by finding someone who actually "knows" what to do.... Also kudos to Thai people and authorities who swallowed their pride (unlike Russians during Kursk incident) and allowed people from all around the world to help as quickly as possible. This documentary gave me more faith in humanity than "United Nations" and "Olympic games" combined.

[@gabos7892]

*"Nature is all-powerful. We can only bargain with it sometimes with the help with science."*

[@onechonkboi6291]

Was looking for this, Thanks.

[@janefromthecountry1820]

The best news story in my lifetime! Rescue of Thai Soccer Team by International Rescue Divers and Rescue Workers! Nothing shall ever come close to this news story! It brought people together like nothing else. Amazing rescue!! Thank you for sharing this video!A very good video with clips I had not seen before.

[@Esso11]

The boys coach!!!! He held them together. I cannot thank the world enough… this is what happens when the world and humanity come together…. EVERYONE WINS!!! My thoughts and prayers to two Thai Navy Seals that lost their love in order to rescue the lives of the young boys and their coach. ❤️

[@madelinenajera6311]

My heart broke when the boys said thank you after the diver found them, you can hear the relief in their voice.

[@adamabokor]

As a African and arab i apratiate most the divers and i thing if am not wrong they are whites or westerners

[@WeiFinder]

@@adamabokor Why do you even feel the need to say "they are whites or westerners".. What does that change in regards to your gratitude? Kind of a strange remark 🤷‍♂️

[@daesungchun8175]

Thailand had so little, but they gave so much♥♥♥♥♥

[@cherish6972]

A miracle i will never forget in this lifetime. A true humanity, great heroes. Big salute to all rescuers.

[@ชัชพลแสงจันทรา]

คนไทยคับนี่คือสิ่งที่เราต้องแชร์ มันทำให้เห็นความสามัคคีที่ดีในรอบหลายปี ทำให้คนทั้งโลกได้รู้ ว่าเงิน หรืออะไรก็ตาม ทำให้เมืองไทย ไม่แล้งน้ำใจคับ ยอมเหนื่อย ยอมเจ็บ ยอมตาย เพื่อให้คนทั้งโลกได้รู้ว่า “ไทยไม่ทิ้งกัน” ขอบคุณคับ

[@haritsakhanchai3481]

วีดีโอนี้ดีมากครับ จิตสำนึกและสปิริตแต่ละคนสูงมาก

[@hari_riri5019]

I cried again when I watched

[@ruamratv6996]

ดูแล้ว..รู้สึกซาบซึ้งถึงน้ำใจคนไทยที่มีให้กันและกัน..และรู้ว่า..คนไทยไม่ทิ้งกัน..ภาพยนต์เรืองนี้ถ่ายทำได้สุดยอดมากๆเลยนะคะ..ดูแล้วซาบซึ้งใจมากๆค่ะ🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽👍👍👍♥️♥️♥️

[@tshava]

Thai people are very generous and considerate.

[@upanokk6776]

good habits

[@mayflower8314]

Thxs 😊

[@brendanmatelan2129]

I cannot imagine the sense of happiness and relief that those divers were feeling when they found all 13 boys alive and well in the cave. Great work from all the members who participated in the rescue. May this example of working together continue.

[@heyheythecat]

Thailand has all a sudden became the country I respect the most.

[@youdontwantthesecrumbs3996]

whoa there

[@crewpup9481]

@@youdontwantthesecrumbs3996 u heard the man

[@blackcatgodforever]

Umm, I respect other countries for trying to save the retarded people that cause this incident. BTW I'm Thai. So let me say, 12 people cause so much trouble for everyone; and they all got scholarship funding from different universities while the rescuers didn't receive that much rewards or the fame they should. So all in all, Kid and coach started a stupid rescue mission.

[@ohreallyandthen189]

@@blackcatgodforever Ok,you just ruined my respect and grateful emotional to people in your country.I felt overwhelming until I read your comment.😑It's your personal opinion, I know. But it's negative and shouldn't be contained in such an impressive good documentary like this tbh.

[@blackcatgodforever]

@@ohreallyandthen189 still, the truth is the truth. Sugar coating it doesn't make the world better. I mean, Thailand is really a land of fake smiles, you will rarely see people helping each other like in the news or documentaries.

[@chillguy46]

This is my first time to read a chain of comments in KZbin that only speaks of purely positive things. Indeed, people from all walks of life are capable to contribute for the good regardless of how much and to what extent. Under such harsh conditions, survival was in itself a miracle. God has a plan for these young kids and their coach. Thanks be to God for providing all the needed manpower, equipment, and skills for the success of the rescue...

[@astrobuzz10]

When neighboring countries are in trouble Need help Thailand will be one of the first countries to reach out to help, and today we have received help in return from the world. Thank you really from Thailand.

[@dalwinda]

This documentary portrait a wide range of information from different sources. Although there is nothing much from the cave divers who already returned to their countries, I found this documentary a very well-versed version of Thai cave rescue story with different perspectives from rescue team. Hero is not just the divers, anybody can be a hero in their own way. The production team, I salute you also. Thanks for your great job!

[@princerentuma8219]

I am inspired of the great story of survival, how the people responded the crisis, the spirit of oneness. This is a classic tale worth to be written for the next generation to read! EXCELLENT!

[@upanokk6776]

👌👍☺

[@iamnathanoh]

When the whole world comes together, it’s such a powerful moment.

[@dehlia2012]

I am still get very emotional as the first day. A good exemple of solidarity and love. Thank you for this video...

[@maplemore5855]

ติดตามข่าวทุกวันตั้งแต่วันที่รู้จนถึงทุกวันนี้ ดูทีไรน้ำตาไหลทุกครั้ง ประทับใจ ในความมีน้ำใจของคนไทย,ของคนต่างชาติที่เข้ามาช่วยเหลือ และ กำลังใจจากคนทั้งโลกที่ส่งไปให้ทุกๆท่านที่ช่วยเหลืออยู่ในพื้นที่ จากเหตุการณ์ในครั้งนี้ทำให้รู้มากขึ้นไปอีกว่า พื้นฐานของคนไทยเป็นคนที่มีน้ำใจและเอื้อเฟื้อเผื่อแผ่ต่อมนุษย์ร่วมโลกอย่างสัมผ้สได้ ทั้งนี้และทั้งนั้นต้องขอบอกว่าคนไทยถูกปลูกฝังมาเป็นอย่างดีและเหนียวแน่นมาเนิ่นนาน จาก ร.๙ ให้คนไทยรักกันและช่วยเหลือกัน โดยเฉพาะเวลาที่เห็นคนตกทุกข์ได้ยาก ไม่ว่าจะเป็นคนไทยด้วยกันเองหรือกับคนต่างขาติ คนไทยเราช่วยเค้าหมดโดยที่ไม่หวังผลตอบแทนใดๆ คนไทยจิตใจดี ( ทนายความบ้านเราถึงไม่ค่อยรวย? ) เราสามารถมองเห็นและสัมผัสได้ในจุดนี้ เรารักคนไทยและประเทศไทย. ขอยกย่อง ผู้ว่าณรงศักดิ์ ท่านเป็นแม่ทัพ ที่มีภาวะความเป็นผู้นำสูงมาก เราขอกราบงามๆมาณ.ที่นี้ด้วย ท่านทำงานจริงๆและใสสะอาด ไม่รู้จะบอกใครได้ แค่อยากกราบทุกๆท่านที่มีนำใจในการช่วยเหลือกู้ภ้ยในครั้งนี้ ชาวนา,เครื่องสูบน้ำ, ปั๊มน้ำ, ปีนเขา,ดำน้ำ, ซักผ้า,ทำกับข้าว,ทหาร,ตำรวจ และท่านอื่นๆที่นึกไม่ออก มาณ.ที่นี่ด้วย เราซึ้งในน้ำใจของท่าน เชื่อเถอะว่าน้องๆทีมหมูป่าจะต้องเป็นเด็กดีในอนาคต เด็กวันนี้คือผู้ใหญ่ในวันหน้า ปล. สังเกตดู หนึ่งเด็กติดอยู 18 วัน เท่ากับ ๙ สอง เด็กคนแรกออกมา 5:40 ก็เท่ากับ ๙ อีก amazing !!!

[@moet3121]

Maple แดง แล้วโค้ชเอกเป็นคนที่เก้า ปลอกข้อมือที่เเกใส่ก็เลขเก้า

[@suwisasa6828]

ดูทุกครั้งที่มีคลิปใหม่ๆปลื้มใจทุกครั้งที่ดู ไม่เคยติดตามข่าวอะไรแบบนี้เลย เด็กๆและโค้ชเป็นคนมีบุญมาก

[@Alexeymtv]

ой, да ладно пиздеть, сказочники

[@คนบ่หล่อแต่จริงใจ]

Maple แดง น้ำตาไหลแบบไม่รู้ตัวคับ

[@billybobhouse9559]

It shows how treacherous and terrrifiying it was, diving in those caves, that the boys had to be aneathasised so as not to be traumatised by it! What an incredible achievement for humanity. I'm very proud of our English lads who did their part. What legends.

[@yiranwang3505]

As a Chinese, I’m so touched by the generosity of so many kind people around the world including the divers, volunteers, and rescue teams. Thank you.

[@jainnisamai576]

this really bring tears to my eyes. Thank you everyone for being part of this thai cave rescue operation. You're all angels!

[@bienkee8474]

Thanks to all the rescuers from Britain, USA, Europe, Australia Japan & Thailand for risking their own lives to save the Children.God Bless them all.

[@fullface1504]

Phenomenal. First, Rest in Peace Saman. He will be forever the hero who showed the ultimate commitment. He really showed how determined were the Thai Navy Seals to work and acheive the best they could. The individual work was immense. The sense of unity that brought people together is beyond powerful. The guy that volunteered the pumps drove 900km, and what that lady farmer spoke was probably the best part. Logistically the thai authorities were fascinating. The faith in human strength and the common good that brought the community (and the world) together is what opened the success window for this operation in the worst situation ever. The british divers are real life heroes, and not for them nothing could have been possibly acheived. This is an example of how strong and caring are Thai people, and the importance of unity and skill sharing in life or death situations.

[@chitrabahadurpun6183]

my heart just melt away watching this clip. Thai people are kind and unity. my eyes were tearful and emotional. how beautiful our universe would be if all of us have same thought like the Lady (owner of rice farm) and unity and kindness all the time. :)

[@gdhaney136]

I am re-watching this since the movie is out, and all I can think about is how so many people, from all over the world, with various skills, came together to save these kids, and succeeded in doing something never done before in the process. Prayers to those injured, and lost, and their families.

[@babrachmomin2322]

My heart is melted after I saw the farmer's kindness. Salute to such Humble Thai Citizens. Love from India

[@princerentuma8219]

THE BEST DOCUMENTARY SO FAR.... Saluting all the production crews! From the Philippines with love!

[@kristawallace6811]

It’s been a few years now but I still get emotional watching this, thank you to everyone Who put their life on the line to save these boys. ❤️ -usa

[@kianzaa.s.9896]

I had zero knowledges about this issue before but when Lalisa from BLACKPINK uploaded it on her Instagram, i did a lot of searches about it, reading the chronologies, watching the process until how the rescuers finally succeeded in bringing all the boys and the coach safely and healthily out from the cave. A HUGE RESPECT AND SALUTE for all the people involved (the coach, the boys, the rescuers, the government etc) Hope you guys have a nice day and bless you! -From a korean p.s. sorry for my bad english

[@mt59mt]

Amazing and incredible story ending with tears and happiness...Thanks so much to all rescuers and volunteers from different countries not only Thais of their dedicated works and sacrifice. Will never forget our Tham Luang Hero, Saman Gunan, who lost his life in this operation. Thank you from Thailand....

[@jiminshighnote]

47:54 "I believe that all the support we had and every bit of help contributed to the success of this operation. It was a mission undertaken by the whole world, by humanity itself."

[@rawtanisunny9643]

the incident which brought the whole world together...

[@bobapink3952]

I’m a thai people ,I’m so greatful and thankful so much of all the heroes who worked for this until it get completely. I never forget this for sure!!!

[@JYNX-24]

Dear Sergeant Saman Gunan, Thank you very much for saving 13 lives. You will always live in our hearts. May god bless you. Thank you!

[@MrKmoconne]

This made the Thai Navy Seals so much stronger. They now have experience that they can pass on to other rescue operations. Pay it forward.

[@martinjeffery3590]

This is an epic story and reminds me why im proud to be British ,we are a small island but can make a huge contribution to the world ,well done our divers and to everyone involved

[@maric9307]

Its amazing what humans can accomplish when they come together. Blessings to the people who helped make this happen. Prayers to the families of the lost divers. ❤

[@cleezyjtv8770]

This documentary deserve a reward!!!! GOOSEBUMPS!

[@erikasaludo]

Thai people are so kind 💟 Big respect .

[@lindsaydeclute714]

I remember when this happened and I was praying for all their safe returns! Thank the divers and everyone who helped that it did!

[@micakinoshita8936]

this made me cry, I just watched the animated one, and Im pretty sure I'd be watching more, it made me feel different emotions, this will surely be remembered in history and Im glad I watched it