"Officials are desperately trying to lay down a pipe that can carry air into the cave where the boys are in case they become trapped by raising water during the monsoon season."
Thailand cave rescue: former navy diver dies during operation – live
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"Saman Kunan, the former Thai navy Seal who died in the cave where the 12 boys and their soccer coach are trapped. Photograph: Twitter"
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"The Thai navy Seals have paid tribute to Saman Kunan, the former navy Seal diver who died while volunteering in rescue efforts at the Tham Luang caves. The text of the tribute, posted by the navy Seals is below:
“See you in Chiang Rai” was the message circulated in a group chat of former Seal officers as they learned about a search and rescue mission for the Moo Pa Academy players and their coach.
The mission requires a lot of divers to support those divers at the frontline including preparation for moving the 12 footballers and coach. Saman Kunan was responsible for placing tanks from the third chamber to the T-junction. When he finished placing the tank on his way back, his buddy found him unconscious and gave him first aid but couldn’t save him.
Saman Kunan ... left the unit to work at the Suvarnabhumi airport in 2006. He was a skilled and talented Seal and a triathlon athlete. He loved adventurous sport. Even after he departed the Seal unit, he still kept in touch and maintained a tie with the rest of his former colleagues. He always participated in the Seal activities until the last step of his life. Saman left us while working as a diver and in a time where all divers joining forces to complete the mission.
His effort and determination will always remain the hearts of all divers.
May you rest in peace and we will accomplish this mission as you had wished."
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"Inside the cave is tough," said Thai Seal commander Rear Adm Arpakorn Yookongkaew.
"On the way back from setting up oxygen bottles, Petty Officer First Class Saman Gunan passed out. His buddy tried to give him first aid, but he did not respond. We brought him to chamber three and gave him another round of first aid, but he remained unconscious.""
Diver dies in Thailand cave rescue attempt
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Navy SEAL dies while rescuing Thai schoolboys trapped in cave
AS FRANTIC efforts to rescue 12 boys trapped in a cave in Thailand continue, one of the divers in the mission has died and two of the boys who are sick could be left behind.
Navy SEAL dies while rescuing Thai schoolboys trapped in cave
“"It’s very risky (diving out). Think about it, a Navy Seal just passed away last night, so how about a 12-year-old kid,” said Rafael Aroush, an Israeli diver helping the rescue bid.
Officials vowed to investigate the death, and have sent his body to a local hospital for an autopsy.
The incident marks the first major setback for the rescue effort."
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"Engineers are working to install a cable to allow the children to speak to rescuers and their families to improve their morale.
Rescuers have also been transporting food, supplies and first aid into the caves, along with diving equipment to be used by the boys and oxygen “stage” tanks that will be set up every 25 to 50 metres along their route for extra air.
The coach, a former monk who is reported to be struggling after selflessly sacrificing his share of food, could still be charged over the crisis.
Approaching torrential rains also threaten to derail the risky plan to move the boys through the cave system of linked chambers."