Signs Seals Deliver

“There is more work to do tomorrow, but the tension that has marked this past week is gradually starting to clear – with five people remaining in the cave, the end is in sight.” So far, eight of members of the soccer team have been rescued from the cave by the Thai Navy Seals and an other international divers. Four kids and their coach remain trapped as divers prepare for yet another mission. Here’s the latest from The Guardian and the BBC. (For days, the world has been watching, waiting, and hoping for the best for the trapped soccer team. It is a reflection of our common humanity and a universal concern for the wellbeing of children — whether or not they look and talk exactly like our own.)

+ Here’s a short video piece that explains why the rescue effort is so difficult.