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Old 07-10-2018, 08:21 AM
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Default They've All Been Rescued!!!!

https://www.aol.com/article/news/201...unit/23478582/

Hats off to those who participated in this amazing rescue. I'm sure that the boys' coach will come under fire for putting the team in harm's way, but he must have done an amazing job of protecting them once trapped inside the cave....
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Yay for the SEALs!


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Old 07-10-2018, 08:26 AM
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Great news indeed!
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Very Good! I was worried about this. They pulled it off nicely.
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Old 07-10-2018, 08:35 AM
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Outstanding!
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Old 07-10-2018, 08:46 AM
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Excellent news. But sadly it cost the life of a volunteer in the rescue operation.
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Wonderful news !~!~!

Let's not forget the brave diver lost in the rescue.........
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Made my day. The backstory is going to be incredible once it is made public. And thoughts are with the family of the lost diver and appreciation for his sacrifice.
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Fantastic news. Tragic that a diver lost his life.

I'm not making light of it, but I bet some film producer is already thinking about optioning future film rights.
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Thankfully, sometimes miracles do happen. Incredible bravery and hard work on display by so many. I find it truly inspiring.
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I'm not making light of it, but I bet some film producer is already thinking about optioning future film rights.
I'm sure you're right. It was high drama.
Kids lost and in great danger, then miraculously located, a harrowing escape route, Navy Seals, monsoon rains, caves and treacherous terrain, great skill and heroism, unfortunate loss of life, extreme time crunch, the whole world watching, happy ending.
This one has it all.
The main thing though, minus the tragic loss of a hero, all kids and coach got out safe.
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Good job all around to the people that went above and beyond for those boys!
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I am most grateful!

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So happy for all involved. My heart is sad for the diver who died.
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