2 minutes ago, NCC1701A said:

2 boys are out!

Zero on the channel I was watching, and they had continuous coverage. I can't believe they'd just ignore it.

twitter going crazy with reports of the first two boys leaving the cave

Hope is real! ❤️

7 minutes ago, jerry921 said:

Any update on how far along the first of the boys are at this time?

The latest: they are evacuated in batches, one batch of four children, then three batches of three...children are able to talk with the divers while underwater...there is some agitation at the mouth of the cave...

2 minutes ago, NCC1701A said:

https://twitter.com/RichardBarrow/status/1015916805464834048

 

6:04pm Thai Rath reporting that the first two boys are out of the cave and will be evacuated by helicopter.

I'm now watching WETV news and nothing about any boys being out. Why would they ignore the biggest news ever? It's the number one story at the moment.

I fear the real danger is yet to come, evacuating the kids by road or by helicopter.

2 hours ago, thaibeachlovers said:

They are showing a good montage on Thai PBS 3 of the rescue effort. It's far larger than I had thought, with hundreds of military and others involved, large machinery and huge amounts of water being pumped out.

For those that seem to believe militaries are not necessary, no other organisation could have put together such a large operation, and they deserve a huge vote of thanks.

 

Fortunately most od the politicians have kept

away as well. They will be back however soon enough to claim their 15 minutes of fame and glory.

1 minute ago, thaibeachlovers said:

I'm now watching WETV news and nothing about any boys being out. Why would they ignore the biggest news ever? It's the number one story at the moment.

It's too early for children to be already out...9 pm seems more likely...

First one walked out at 5.40 second walked out at 5.50, now in medical tent being checked over, took 2 hours less than they originally predicted.!!!!

 

CHIANG RAI — At least two boys have been successfully rescued from the flooded Luang cave Sunday afternoon.

In a triumph for an uncertain mission fraught with danger, initial reports said the unidentified children were able to walk out on their own feet to an ambulance after 16 days trapped in the dark and flooded cave complex.

No official announcement has been made and the news could not be immediately confirmed with tight-lipped officials.

7 minutes ago, Brunolem said:

The latest: they are evacuated in batches, one batch of four children, then three batches of three...children are able to talk with the divers while underwater...there is some agitation at the mouth of the cave...

Sounds like rumour machine at work.

Channel news Asia says first evacuations expected later tonight, and nothing on Fox, which has had lots of coverage.

Nothing on any Thai news channel I have found.

Estimate was 9pm, and still 2 1/2 hours to go

 

The Guardian 3 minutes ago, says nothing about a rescue yet.

 

I am also struggling to figure this out. Nothing on TV coverage, but twitter reports form usually reliable sources..

2 minutes ago, LennyW said:

First one walked out at 5.40 second walked out at 5.50, now in medical tent being checked over, took 2 hours less than they originally predicted.!!!!

Unconfirmed.

3 minutes ago, thaibeachlovers said:

I'm now watching WETV news and nothing about any boys being out. Why would they ignore the biggest news ever? It's the number one story at the moment.

But just 10 minutes ago you said

 

 

5:37pm First boy emerged from cave & taken to the field hospital 

5:50pm Second boy emerged from cave & taken to the field hospital 

6:06pm Third boy emerged from the cave & medics are attending him

 

https://twitter.com/RichardBarrow/status/1015918694814216192

3rd boy out at 6.06 unconfimed

https://twitter.com/Rajprasong_News/status/1015919358629928960

 

ThaiPBS: Unconfirmed 2 are out of the cave #Thailand

9 minutes ago, NCC1701A said:

twitter going crazy with reports of the first two boys leaving the cave

There is a reason I never use twitter.

https://twitter.com/RichardBarrow/status/1015920011553017856

 

6:24pm PLEASE NOTE: These are unofficial announcements that 2-3 boys have emerged from the cave. Please waiting for official announcement. However, people on scene are saying they are hearing sirens and seeing a lot of activity

16 minutes ago, Pattaya46 said:

RESCUED! FIRST 2 BOYS RESCUED FROM CAVE

 

http://www.khaosodenglish.com/news/crimecourtscalamity/2018/07/08/rescued-first-boys-rescued-from-cave/

AMEN!

Still no official confirmation.

 

Source seems to be local Thai media, but I am nit sure if it is people just repeating what another said.

 

However Richard Barrow usually reliable.

 

Oh, I hope so!!!!

4 minutes ago, Sheryl said:

I am also struggling to figure this out. Nothing on TV coverage, but twitter reports form usually reliable sources..

twitter is not controlled by Thai government.

 

tv stations are and no government announcement yet.

2 minutes ago, janclaes47 said:

But just 10 minutes ago you said

 

 

and your point is? I meant it wasn't a good idea for the media to report on progress in the cave. Any boys actually leaving the cave would be huge news that will make everyone happy. Two completely different things.

 

It's not anything to do with me either, so I'd appreciate it if you didn't use my own posts to try and score points or something.

Time to go home boys, You have all suffered enough, the whole world is with you, too many thoughts for anything to go wrong. Love and respect to all that have been there to help and all that sent their good wishes

 

7 minutes ago, Fish Head Soup said:

Unconfirmed.

http://www.khaosodenglish.com/news/crimecourtscalamity/2018/07/08/rescued-first-boys-rescued-from-cave/

Just now, NCC1701A said:

twitter is not controlled by Thai government.

 

tv stations are and no government announcement yet.

Doubt if they will release it to the press until they are all out and safe and Chang Rai governor has his arms around the boys for photo opportunities.

Laura Banks‏Verified account @laurakatebanks 48s49 seconds ago

BREAKING | @BangkokPostNewsreports first two boys are are on their way to the entrance of the #ThamLuang cave, about nine hours after rescuers entered the cave

 

Seems confirmed!

 

Oddly still nothing on TV, even in 32 (Thai Rath) which was reportedly the source of the info

11 minutes ago, Brunolem said:

It's too early for children to be already out...9 pm seems more likely...

Unless the evacuation actually commenced a few hours before notification was passed to the news.

Not sure if this is allowed on TVF, but for anyone wanting livestream coverage:

 

static link is [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aIsh7TcjGFk]

 

Channel News Asia just reported that the divers may have just reached the boys. Hardly the exit being bandied about.

This is world news at the moment and probably every news agency has reporters there. No way they wouldn't be reporting a safe exit. It's going to be huge when it happens.