: Divers had to feel their way through the cave, increasing risk of disorientation, delay, or collision with rocks.

He kept the boys calm through meditation and encouraged rationing of food and water, helping to preserve their physical and mental state.

The boys were kept calm by trained divers and sedated with ketamine during the extraction to prevent panic underwater.

Proper lighting helped divers see in the dark, murky cave waters, avoiding hazards and ensuring accurate navigation.

Clear communication is essential for coordinating movements, reporting emergencies, and ensuring diver safety.

: It was designed for trained divers, not for small, untrained children, and was difficult to use in narrow cave passages.

Younger individuals may have less physical strength, endurance, survival knowledge, and may experience more fear or panic in high-stress situations.

There was a risk of respiratory failure or complications underwater if the sedation dose was too strong or wore off too early. _________________________________

Extremely narrow passages made maneuvering with equipment very difficult and dangerous.

Not having enough tanks or poorly placed tanks could have led to divers or boys running out of air mid-rescue.

Experts used maps, forecasts, and briefings to keep teams informed, so they could time dives and plan escape routes effectively.

Delays could have led to more flooding, making the rescue impossible or deadly.