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Replenish the oxygen tanks and that must've 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 we're 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 presumably still in the hospital and yet we don't know their identity why have the authorities withheld t...

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%. that's the oxygen level they're dealing with inside that cave. 21, just for rempference, is th normal range. they don't want it to get too much lower than it is, because even at 15%, you're dealing with impaired coordination. then your perception, your judg...

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 we're worried about is oxygen levels. we've talked about the oxygen level in that cave being 15% or lower. that's one of the very biggest concerns we have. also, dehydration and mall nourishment. even things like hypothermia or infectio...

Many factors that they're 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 they're 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 underwater cave rescue and recovery organization great to have you with us thank you. now let's take a ...

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%. >> we're 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%, they'll 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 others can as well. they wanted to start off with the strongest to see if it was doable in the fir...