Rescuers are exploring three-main options to retrieve the boys and their coach
As rescuers continue looking into options for rescuing the 12-boys and their football coach, trapped in a cave since June 23 - it appears they are still in good spirits at least.
Authorities face a daunting challenge as they decide how to rescue 12 boys and their football coach from flooded caves in Thailand.
The three-main options for rescuing the boys and their football coach are:
Diving
The group could be taught to swim through the passages using scuba equipment. But with almost a mile of tunnels, even the most advanced swimmer would be daunted by this task.
It would not be easy for a beginner.
Wait and re-supply
Rescuers could wait for the water level to drop, which some officials are reported to fear could take months.
However many experts say this could be safer than risking an extraction.
Drill and airlift
Drilling into the chamber and airlifting the group out is another option, but this comes with dangers also.
As a potential collapse is possible.
