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Replenish the oxygen tanks and that mustve been dozens and dozens of oxygen tanks needed for this rescue operation they also needed to up the oxygen level within the cave itself with this air hose that had been brought in already a few days ago so this is why it has taken so long but were still well within that timeframe of ten to twenty hours before the second phase would begin tell us a little bit more about the first phase florian because as we heard four boys extracted there they are presuma...

Blocking pathways for them to get to the boys, you also have the other concern: oxygen. because that water, it fills those passageways, it also blocks the air supply. because normally air would flow freely through some of those passages, but now it cannot because those passages are now blocked by the water. the latest number we have is 15%. thats the oxygen level theyre dealing with inside that cave. 21, just for rempference, is th normal range. they dont want it to get too much lower than it is...

Days. >> all right. thanks so much for that, ivan cabrera. quite a situation on the ground right there. the rescue is also filled with grueling physical and psychological challenges. joining me now is dr. daria. the remaining boys have been trapped in this cave for 15 days. what are some of your immediate concerns? >> hi, joe. good to see you. one of the things were worried about is oxygen levels. weve talked about the oxygen level in that cave being 15% or lower. thats one of the very biggest c...

Many factors that theyre having to deal with constant threat from mother nature on how much rain going to one of the water levels going to do where the oxygen level where the c o two levels. the restrictions along the way there is just so much that goes into that. the team that they have and so i have that information theyre making the best decisions remember you always want to make decisions that are going to be safe not hurt all right ed sorenson regional coordinator of the international under...

Antiseptic to protect against possible bacterial infections in the caves. the other point is oxygen. the oxygen level in the caves at one point hit 15%. >> were breathing in 21% right now. start getting symptoms of disorientation and inability to think straight when we are below 19% but worse below 15%. down to 10%, theyll lose consciousness, have convulsions and die. reporter: the first four boys rescued are the strongest and the healthiest of the group. if they can make the journey, maybe the ...

Immediately after 7:00 a.m. eastern. it went much better and faster than good. that is because the water level fell so low in some parts of the cave that it was actually walkable. a race against time to beat the heavy rain. theyve been trapped two and a half miles deep for 16 very long days. the oxygen level in the cave has fallen to 15% and usual level is 21%. the next operation should start in the next eight hours. rescuers are refilling 100 oxygen tanks placed in the cave context to help dive...

You will have a calm demeanor, they will reassure the kids everything is good. keep them laughing. a sense of humor in any situation is good. they should be sort of bantering with them, making sure the kids are lighthearted. if they do not series the seriousness of this they see it as this will be another adventure getting me out it will not be a problem, we have got you. >> that is very interesting. it makes a lot of sense but they have a lot in their shoulders there. not to make light of that ...

The last several day, is the fact that there is too much water, not pumped out as quickly, and deteriorating air quality. initially, when they talked about the possibility that boys could be in there for several months, the oxygen level was at 21%. now, it is crashed to 15%. they are worried, it could cause compkags, like hipoxia. they are feeling this sense of urgency. there have been more experienced international divers, who have come in to help. we could see action here and a rescue mission ...

Coach flooded in a cave in thailand as tragedy strikes. trace gallagher is standing by with the latest. trace? >> maria for the past four days the rescue teams in and around those caves in thailand have had very high hopes for getting 12 boys and their coach out safely. now that optimism has diminished a bit following the death of a thai navy seal. the 38-year-old expert diver was coming out of the cave around 1:00 in the morning when he ran out of oxygen and passed out. at the time, he was tryi...

The oxygen level in the cave system is deteriorating. and this is posing a new wrinkle and a new concern. last night they were taking in hoses and trying to pump in air to increase or to improve the environment there. but with the number of divers who have been going in or out, theres only so much air in that controlled system. so they believe that its becoming more and more unstable. there is the sense that theres going to be a decision imminently because the conditions, frankly, are never goin...