A company from Calgary helped the officials to rescue the group of young Thai soccer players that were being captive in underground caves in Thailand since June 23.
The company called Intermap Technologies stated that they received a call from authorities in the Thai government as news on the captive team appeared.
The company constructed using special technology and sensors a 3D image of the interior of the cave to help rescuers in their efforts. Patrick Blott, the CEO of Intermap wrote in a news release on their website that:
“We are happy to be playing a role and using our analytics to help local University staff craft useful solutions in supporting the rescue efforts and wish for a speedy rescue and the group to return to friends and family as soon as possible.”
Finding the Best Way to Save the Captives With No Casualty
He then explained how they could assist the Thai officials:
“We create a 3D rendering of the surface, the underground, the cave, the likely points where people could be, how the water is going to flow, what potential entry and exit points are, how deep it is.”
Using the map, Blott said that the rescuers were able to find the best ways to make the diving short for both the crew and the boys to safely get out of the cave.
A few hours ago, Intermap delivered their model to the Thai authorities.
Intermap delivered the model to Thai authorities in just about three hours.
So far, four of the 12 boys were rescued, and there are still eight boys and their coach inside the cave. Until today’s second attempt, the crew members have been working to send them oxygen tanks.
The second operation started today at 11 a.m. local time (midnight ET) and it took several hours. According to the latest news, the team saved four more boys, one of them taken to the hospital on a stretcher, but all in good health. Now, inside the cave, there are four more boys and their coach, waiting for a new rescue attempt and hoping the water levels won’t rise.
Doris’s passion for writing started to take shape in college where she was editor-in-chief of the college newspaper. Even though she ended up working in IT for more than 7 years, she’s now back to what he always enjoyed doing. With a true passion for technology, Doris mostly covers tech-related topics.