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Rescue in Thailand

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RichardB1983

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Wayland Smith said:
Congratulations so far to all helping there.

:mad: The only depressing side of this is that Holywood is probably already planning a film
with well known actors showing how America saved them.  :mad:
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BBC also reporting that a partner & producer from a US film production company have been spotted in the area, taking interviews already...
 
pwhole

pwhole

Well-known member
Wayland Smith said:
Congratulations so far to all helping there.

:mad: The only depressing side of this is that Holywood is probably already planning a film
with well known actors showing how America saved them.  :mad:
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I'm not getting depressed over a 'probably' that someone just thought up - seemingly to slag off Americans for no real reason. The good part about events like this is that it helps promote inclusivity and co-operation between nations. Don't watch films if you don't like them.
 
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Ian Ball

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I seem to remember an American or Canadian accent in some of the underground footage of the divers preparing to dive.

What effect does depth have on the volume of air required, the depth is quoted at one point being 30m, which seems a really deep dive to me.  I know we are talking about people and some people haven't made it back, but it is so impressive that they have managed to make such a success of it at all.

 
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BradW

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Reported on BBC live feed earlier today :

A Hollywood movie?
There's no time to waste in Hollywood, as the arrival of two American producers has proved.

Pure Flix, a US film company, has got its partner Michael Scott and co-producer Adam Smith in Tham Luang and they're already conducting pre-interviews for a possible movie project, according to news agency AAP.

Asked if their actions might be seen as insensitive, Mr Smith said: "There's going to be other production companies coming in so we have to act pretty quickly."

We're unable to confirm if a film is actually in the works but we'll find out soon enough.
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Benfool

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At 30m the pressure will be 4 bar, meaning you will consume 4 times as much gas as on the surface.

30m is usually considered the limit of recreational diving, anything deeper being seen as technical.
 
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SamT

Moderator
I've not picked up anywhere that any of the dives are to -30m depth.  That would be incredibly serious for all divers involving decompression stops etc, which there have been no mention of.
I think -5 meters is something I saw mentioned somewhere.  Perhaps one of the flooded sections is 30m long. All pure speculation of course.


Benfool said:
30m is usually considered the limit of recreational diving, anything deeper being seen as technical.
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Yes - in open water.  ALL cave diving not matter the depth, should be considered as [very] technical.
 
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T pot 2

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What a great result that the boys and coach are all out. A huge raft of congratulations for the bravery of all that made this possible. We must also not forget the bravery of the man that gave his all at his cost, my heartfelt condolences to his family, friends and relatives.
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The Old Ruminator

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Unlikely to be a decompression penalty at relatively shallow depths. BSAC "recreational" diving "allows" diving to 50m with a deco penalty. PADI usually allows depths to 30m or less and advises keeping within " no stop " times. In the old days our air diving limit was 70m but that often resulted in narcosis of some form. I have been around 80m on air but only because I forgot to switch to "bottom " gas which in my case was usually 14/33 heliar. Thats %14 O2 and %33 helium. A mathematically arrived at form of Trimix. This sort of exercise for trained divers will be extremely tiring considering the physical and psychological stress. A rebreather will be more compact and economical but not as robust and deployable as open circuit. One problem seemed to be that Thai cylinders still favoured the old A clamp fitting whilst in the UK we now use DIN. You can get convertors for that.
 
SamT

SamT

Moderator
Well, whatever the ins and the outs of the dives,  as T-pot says, massive contgrats to all those involved.  Proper heros.  :beer:

I do hope the boys are well enough and get to go to the world cup final as fifa have promised

https://www.news18.com/news/sports/fifa-boss-invites-thai-cave-boys-to-world-cup-final-1803179.html

 
alastairgott

alastairgott

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Got to love it when a dive magazine gets the names the wrong way round.

http://divemagazine.co.uk/skills/8150-success-for-thai-cave-rescue-mission

"John Volanthen, left, and Rick Stanton during the rescue in Thailand"
 
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RichardB1983

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SamT said:
Well, whatever the ins and the outs of the dives,  as T-pot says, massive contgrats to all those involved.  Proper heros.  :beer:

I do hope the boys are well enough and get to go to the world cup final as fifa have promised

https://www.news18.com/news/sports/fifa-boss-invites-thai-cave-boys-to-world-cup-final-1803179.html
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BBC news website said they are likely to be in hospital all week - but a big-screen was being brought in so they can watch the final together. Apparently Man United have invited them to Old Trafford next season
 
SamT

SamT

Moderator
Ian Ball said:
I should have known not to trust the Daily Mail.

Well done all involved, well done.
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If only they had a very experienced caver journo working for them,  ::)
 
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Joel Corrigan

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Ozzy Man discusses the rescue on his Youtube channel & it's definitely worth watching.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9JP-hhtb2UY&feature=youtu.be
 
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phizz4

Member
Absolutely brilliant. And I'm sure that these heroes will quietly, without publicity, go back to their day jobs and pursuits without any fuss or drama, while certain overpaid prima donnas will grace the pages of our national newspapers for days or weeks to come.
 
mrodoc

mrodoc

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I realised the other day that the rescue system was pioneered by the CDG, more or less, in Bristol University swimming bath back in the 80's but was never used in a rescue until now. I am willing to be contradicted but the concept of full face mask (probably still something like a Kirby Morgan) with feed from a separate bottle and divers fore and aft was what we trialled back then.
 
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