Personally, I found the interviewer quite cold. Doesn’t have to fall over him, but nothing but”hmm, Hmm’s” after each heroic sentence started to sound very pretentious!
An honest, candid account. And a visceral reminder that 'courage is not the absence of fear'. I lost it when he said the kids decided who would go first based on who lived farthest away because they were expecting to ride their bikes home. All the while, the world was holding its breath waiting on their arrivals.
My understanding is the “riding bike home” is totally false. They knew this was a huge effort they had Thai navy seals for god sakes taking care of them!!! The truth seems to be they wanted their parents to have the best opportunity to visit them at the hospital. Basically they did it for their families. To me this makes way way more sense than this idea they thought they’d be going for a bike ride. These kids were weak I doubt any of them thought they could ride a bike. I liked the anecdote as well. But it doesn’t make any sense.
Second time watching this. Really deserves more views. Really really well done interview. Who could imagine an anesthesiologist and cave diver? And then the only human on planet earth that was both and could make this happen? Obviously many more people required, but name me one other anesthesiologist in the world that's also a cave diver....
As a Brit I am familiar with the UK divers stories but never heard the Australian doctors viewpoint before, incredible. His choice was to either let them die slowly in the cave or under anaesthetic on the way out. He genuinely didn’t think they would survive the rescue attempt. What an awful position to be put in. But he had the balls to make the decision to go ahead and as result they all survived. Simply amazing.
I just watched the movie and yes I know the story but still cried my eyes out watching them get the kids and loss of diver. This doctor was put in a bad/bad decision and I couldn't imagine making the decision of what and how much to.give..these kids hadn't eaten and were all different sizes so anesthesia is diff based off body size and he had to just gonwith something that was hopefully going to work on not kill then with condition they were in and not knowing anything. What a wonderful man and tough decision.it all came down to what he chose.
And do you know he made sure the kid’s tanks were very high in oxygen….he figured they maybe would drown at some point and the oxy saturation maybe would help brain damage after CPR.
This guy was really up against the most horrible odds. He knew what a horrible death those children would face and he was willing to lose his own future in the hope than some my be saved. And even if they died it wouldn't be a horrible death. The carriage and back bone and resolve, even with terrible odd, is seldom seen. You only see these kind of heroism in war.
i watched The Rescue last night and it was so overwhelmingly emotional i was on the verge of tears.. What these men accomplished was the greatest feat of endurance, bravery and commitment i have ever seen or will ever see. I didnt know the back story, but now i do i`m beyond words. The word that was used so often during the film was generosity, these men were prepared to lose evrything to rescue these kids, and achieved that. They also rescued 4 other workers who had got stuck on the wrong side of the sump. All nations contributed to this heroic effort, and that is how life should be, but sadly it isnt.
Poor Richard Harris telling this story over and over to different people interviewing him. This story was incredible. I am obsessing over all the details (I remember watching it on TV and being captivated) But having to tell people the story of dunking unconscious children over and over is incredibly hard. Kudos to Dr Harris! A hero and amazing story teller.
This is one of the most insane stories/events that I have ever heard. As a diver of 20 years, a technical diver, and a doctor, I can't believe this worked. So many failure points. If these kids were 3 or 4 years younger the masks wouldn't have fit their faces. I am speechless...
Watching the movie 13 lives and the actual documentary years ago I was blown away legit 2 years younger masks would have been hard to find and then the whole dose of medication 1 miscalculation it would have failed its honestly a miracle I can't think of anything else the odds where so bad of them living the British divers said even if they lost 12 and saved one it would have been a success.
So weird. When this happened and I was checking in every day. THIS is the guy I was the most curious about. Never thought I’d hear his full side of the story. Thanks for Also. I’d love to know the amount of people in the world mix these two professions. This guy could possibly be the only person in the world who was able to do this
You, Craig, the Brit divers, and all of the wider international responders, and the entire Thai community did a fantastic job. What you did specifically was truly lifesaving.
I’ve watched so many interviews with Dr. Harris & Dr. Craig what strikes me is that both doctors almost seemed to be expert public speakers. It’s as if they’ve done this their whole life. Both amazing men and they really deserved all the accolades received.
What an incredible storage of knowledge and professional skills ... executed with much caution and calibrated precision. So admirable of Dr. Richard Harris, humble and down to earth.
I remember the media talking about the sedation of the kids, we all thought that they had just been given a bit of Valium! I understand why the kids being fully out was kept a wee secret. It really could have gone pear shaped . Bravery all round. Arohanui to Dr Harris and the whole team
he and his colleague Craig were Australians of the year 2018 but although he says he doesn't deserve it, 'as it was just a few weeks in Thailand', but in reality it took you guys a lifetime to have the skills attitude and aptitude to be one of the key components in one of the greatest acts of humanity by a large swathe of many nationalities to do something great & unbelievable! now compare that to wars etc! That's why you do deserve it guys! more than you will ever know!!
Apart from given us a lesson of how to be a humble person and at the very end of the interview He has adviced parents to encourage kids to take risks ; that in his case could be as helpful as it was in this good ending story. Thanks a lot Harry
This was an amazing and horrifying interview. I had no idea the risks involved in anaesthetising the boys, and how uncomfortable I was listening to how the boys were taken out. Knowing all that now, I am shocked the whole team survived. Thank you for bringing this podcast to RUclips.
I loved this account of it, all the little tidbits I hadn't heard before. I loved his perspective. So courageous and kind to try even though he thought it might kill them, rather than letting them potentially waste away slowly and painfully.
You put your life on the line for others. To me you are a hero. Other people have done the same but a lot of them did not have time to think about it. You did. Truly a real human. Thanks. You put the faith back in humanity.
Wow! A real eye-opener to hear the details of this amazing rescue from this amazing person. I also like to say the interviewer was very good (measured statements and questions, giving space to interviewee, etc.). Thank you to both of you.
Holy moly, not sure if the Thirteen Lives film really covered the 'not yet diplomatically covered if something went wrong' pressure Dr's Richard and Craig were put under as they entered the rescue...Yikes! (I need to watch it again, as it is still amazing!) But they focused on what mattered. Heroes!
I had to check to make sure that what happened in the film wasn't BS. I was honestly shocked to learn this all happened. Not to mention the individual risks alot liek this Dr went ahead with. He could've been finished as a Dr if this hadn't worked. Ntm what it would've done to him mentally
Amazing strength mentally and physically and risk.....the team that saved....the Coach sustained the boys....so many ...so many strong!!,! Brilliant ...
I'm going to purchase his book. Ive read Rick Stanton's which was brilliant and he talks so much about Dr Harry and his pivotal role in the rescue. They're all so unassuming and humble. The world needs more people like them.
This event was a credit to all the souls who worked toward helping the children and coach escape. A pure example of divine intervention. This was an excellent interview.
By his own account, Dr Harris said He wasnt sure if the anaesthetics would work, he had expected some to be Dead. Thats confirmed in the latest movie by Ron Howard about the hesitation (the 3rd version I hv watched). But the 13 kids survived the ordeal, remained healthy, now going around the world appearing on TV shows. Indeed its a Miracle. All the buddhist praying helps. All the military preliminary n preparatory works also worked.
Ketamine. The perfect agent for this scenario. Not without risk, but if you have to risk it, that's the one you want. The dosing is so broad. Like he said, so forgiving a drug.
I think the thai navy seals didn’t want to go alone. They weren’t trained and already lost a man. I guess they decided to risk it. I must say i understand. Being alone in that situation seems…. Terrifying
Always want to know that, how you and other communicate with outside cave, is ther any radio or phoneline or you use the postman in cave ??? You and and British diver snd all team are hero, because you give to 13 young and familly a second life, it tru , 13 life , how mutch it cost?? U R gentelman but they should give u a big rewards , u gamble your life to save other , 👍👍👍👍👍
Rip to dom the team captain who died in England in 2023 from a head injury and the 2 Thai navy seals Suman gun an and the second navy seal who died from a blood infection contracted in the cave
Since the release of the documentary 13 LOST numerous complaints were made that the British divers Rick Stanton and John Volanthen in fact did credit Ben Reymenants and Maksym Polejaka for their essential contribution in finding the children, especially when Rick and John gave up on the rescue. Truth is Rick Stanton did not officially credit the two European divers until 3 years after the rescue (1 year after the release of 13 LOST) and John Volanthen never assigned any credit to their invaluable help. Even though in his book "Thirteen Lessons that Saved Thirteen Lives" John explained that one should always give credit where credit is due (Lesson 8). In fact John only discredited Ben Reymenants in his book and never even mentioned Maksym Polejaka once. Video link: ruclips.net/video/qGC7vWTLVE8/видео.html
The untold story is the Brits Rick Stanton and John Volathen inititally found it too difficult and dangerous to penetrate into the cave and were about to give up when two other divers were called in, Ben Reymenants and Maksym Polejaka. Ben and 'Max' did ALL the ground work and laying of ropes through the first extremely difficult sections making the rescue possible and are barely mentioned. Ben was the first to say the kids would need to be brought out in full face masks and was ridiculed and shunted off to manage the O2 tank replenishment station. Both were recognized by The Thai Royal Navy and His Majesty The King to receive medal commendations. See more of the FULL story here ruclips.net/video/qGC7vWTLVE8/видео.html
Because people don’t find it exciting. The media only covers story that would bring excitement and views. Well this one right here topped the excitement part of the equation
Change the record already. Every video of the cave rescue you make the same comment. Ben and Max were NOT the ones taking the risk in bringing out those kids.
Definitely not. The coach was instrumental in caring for the boys, maintaining their spirits and mental health. He was having them meditate in the cave, he knew them. While, by then, the Thai Navy Seals were there, it was better for the boys’ morale gif their coach to be with them too. He ended up being first out on the last day. Oh, and to the other part of your comment, you have a better plan??
@@OzeFlipper Thats absolutely not true, no matter what you do without God (Allah) and God power you can't do anything. God ( Allah) is the creator. God is the greatest. الله اكبر الله اكبر الله اكبر
@@jeremysmith9694always looking for an opportunity to plug your imaginary friend. Thai cave rescue: no god required, just the affirmed atheist Dr Richard Harris
What a coincidence to be a cave diver AND an anesthesist! It’s almost like he was meant to save those kids! A very interesting story, thanks
The interviewer does a great job of letting Dr. Harris tell the story without interruption.
Personally, I found the interviewer quite cold.
Doesn’t have to fall over him, but nothing but”hmm, Hmm’s” after each heroic sentence started to sound very pretentious!
I like the interviewer
An honest, candid account. And a visceral reminder that 'courage is not the absence of fear'. I lost it when he said the kids decided who would go first based on who lived farthest away because they were expecting to ride their bikes home. All the while, the world was holding its breath waiting on their arrivals.
My understanding is the “riding bike home” is totally false.
They knew this was a huge effort they had Thai navy seals for god sakes taking care of them!!!
The truth seems to be they wanted their parents to have the best opportunity to visit them at the hospital.
Basically they did it for their families.
To me this makes way way more sense than this idea they thought they’d be going for a bike ride. These kids were weak I doubt any of them thought they could ride a bike.
I liked the anecdote as well. But it doesn’t make any sense.
Second time watching this. Really deserves more views. Really really well done interview. Who could imagine an anesthesiologist and cave diver? And then the only human on planet earth that was both and could make this happen? Obviously many more people required, but name me one other anesthesiologist in the world that's also a cave diver....
As a Brit I am familiar with the UK divers stories but never heard the Australian doctors viewpoint before, incredible. His choice was to either let them die slowly in the cave or under anaesthetic on the way out. He genuinely didn’t think they would survive the rescue attempt. What an awful position to be put in. But he had the balls to make the decision to go ahead and as result they all survived. Simply amazing.
I just watched the movie and yes I know the story but still cried my eyes out watching them get the kids and loss of diver. This doctor was put in a bad/bad decision and I couldn't imagine making the decision of what and how much to.give..these kids hadn't eaten and were all different sizes so anesthesia is diff based off body size and he had to just gonwith something that was hopefully going to work on not kill then with condition they were in and not knowing anything. What a wonderful man and tough decision.it all came down to what he chose.
And do you know he made sure the kid’s tanks were very high in oxygen….he figured they maybe would drown at some point and the oxy saturation maybe would help brain damage after CPR.
This guy was really up against the most horrible odds. He knew what a horrible death those children would face and he was willing to lose his own future in the hope than some my be saved. And even if they died it wouldn't be a horrible death. The carriage and back bone and resolve, even with terrible odd, is seldom seen. You only see these kind of heroism in war.
i watched The Rescue last night and it was so overwhelmingly emotional i was on the verge of tears.. What these men accomplished was the greatest feat of endurance, bravery and commitment i have ever seen or will ever see. I didnt know the back story, but now i do i`m beyond words. The word that was used so often during the film was generosity, these men were prepared to lose evrything to rescue these kids, and achieved that. They also rescued 4 other workers who had got stuck on the wrong side of the sump. All nations contributed to this heroic effort, and that is how life should be, but sadly it isnt.
Poor Richard Harris telling this story over and over to different people interviewing him. This story was incredible. I am obsessing over all the details (I remember watching it on TV and being captivated) But having to tell people the story of dunking unconscious children over and over is incredibly hard. Kudos to Dr Harris! A hero and amazing story teller.
This is one of the most insane stories/events that I have ever heard. As a diver of 20 years, a technical diver, and a doctor, I can't believe this worked. So many failure points. If these kids were 3 or 4 years younger the masks wouldn't have fit their faces. I am speechless...
If this was a Hollywood script you'd say, give me a break!
Watching the movie 13 lives and the actual documentary years ago I was blown away legit 2 years younger masks would have been hard to find and then the whole dose of medication 1 miscalculation it would have failed its honestly a miracle I can't think of anything else the odds where so bad of them living the British divers said even if they lost 12 and saved one it would have been a success.
GRACE WAS ALL OVER THIS EVENT. JUST MIRACULOUS REALLY!!!!
@marie harris weird how the all boys involved were Buddhists huh.....
As a doctor, could you lend a perspective on why he thought it was a death sentence, yet all 13 survived?
Dr. Harris im a filipino who watch the thai cave rescue and you will be my forever hero so lucky to have someone like you in this earth my hero
So weird. When this happened and I was checking in every day. THIS is the guy I was the most curious about. Never thought I’d hear his full side of the story. Thanks for
Also. I’d love to know the amount of people in the world mix these two professions. This guy could possibly be the only person in the world who was able to do this
Heard so many versions of the rescue but this was truly an honest account of what happened.
He is just remarkable.He had the childrens life in her hands.
Thanks for running this interview. Dr harris, such a hero.
You, Craig, the Brit divers, and all of the wider international responders, and the entire Thai community did a fantastic job. What you did specifically was truly lifesaving.
I can't imagine the ethical dilemma he faced. And all 13 survived. Truly incredible.
I’ve watched so many interviews with Dr. Harris & Dr. Craig what strikes me is that both doctors almost seemed to be expert public speakers. It’s as if they’ve done this their whole life. Both amazing men and they really deserved all the accolades received.
This dotor had performed the impeccable job!!! 100% flawless OMG. what a perfection!!!
In final message he said he wants more heroes like him in future,if kids are stuck on social media then it will not happen.👍
What an incredible storage of knowledge and professional skills ... executed with much caution and calibrated precision. So admirable of Dr. Richard Harris, humble and down to earth.
I remember the media talking about the sedation of the kids, we all thought that they had just been given a bit of Valium! I understand why the kids being fully out was kept a wee secret. It really could have gone pear shaped . Bravery all round. Arohanui to Dr Harris and the whole team
One of the many true heroes of that incredible world miracle!
he and his colleague Craig were Australians of the year 2018 but although he says he doesn't deserve it, 'as it was just a few weeks in Thailand', but in reality it took you guys a lifetime to have the skills attitude and aptitude to be one of the key components in one of the greatest acts of humanity by a large swathe of many nationalities to do something great & unbelievable! now compare that to wars etc! That's why you do deserve it guys! more than you will ever know!!
This man is a real hero…the film of Ron Howard’s Thirteen Lives is a must see!
Doctor Harris,
Pride and Honor FOREVER for you, à your team , four OUR beloved Samam GUNAN.
Krap pom Khun Harris, from France, 🙏🇹🇭🇹🇭🇹🇭❤️
Apart from given us a lesson of how to be a humble person and at the very end of the interview He has adviced parents to encourage kids to take risks ; that in his case could be as helpful as it was in this good ending story. Thanks a lot Harry
I've never spent this long watching a live cam documentary like this before... interesting
This was an amazing and horrifying interview. I had no idea the risks involved in anaesthetising the boys, and how uncomfortable I was listening to how the boys were taken out. Knowing all that now, I am shocked the whole team survived. Thank you for bringing this podcast to RUclips.
I think we are all very shocked!!!
Just the best thing humanity has ever done
I loved this account of it, all the little tidbits I hadn't heard before. I loved his perspective. So courageous and kind to try even though he thought it might kill them, rather than letting them potentially waste away slowly and painfully.
You put your life on the line for others. To me you are a hero. Other people have done the same but a lot of them did not have time to think about it. You did. Truly a real human. Thanks. You put the faith back in humanity.
He started out saying ‘NO WAY’ but eventually concluded there was ‘NO OTHER WAY’
Excellent interview! My copy of the book is on its way from down under and I can hard wait until it arrives.
Wow! A real eye-opener to hear the details of this amazing rescue from this amazing person. I also like to say the interviewer was very good (measured statements and questions, giving space to interviewee, etc.). Thank you to both of you.
Incredible story. Very heartwarming to witness such human kindness and heroism. This ordeal brought the world together.
Holy moly, not sure if the Thirteen Lives film really covered the 'not yet diplomatically covered if something went wrong' pressure Dr's Richard and Craig were put under as they entered the rescue...Yikes! (I need to watch it again, as it is still amazing!) But they focused on what mattered. Heroes!
I had to check to make sure that what happened in the film wasn't BS. I was honestly shocked to learn this all happened. Not to mention the individual risks alot liek this Dr went ahead with. He could've been finished as a Dr if this hadn't worked. Ntm what it would've done to him mentally
Amazing strength mentally and physically and risk.....the team that saved....the Coach sustained the boys....so many ...so many strong!!,!
Brilliant ...
I'm going to purchase his book. Ive read Rick Stanton's which was brilliant and he talks so much about Dr Harry and his pivotal role in the rescue. They're all so unassuming and humble. The world needs more people like them.
This is one of the best interviews I've ever watched!
Watched the movie last night....so incredible. Can you imagine not having all these inventions or knowledge. Truly a work of God
Great movie called "Thirteen Lives" just came out about it. Thoroughly recommend it.
i always LOVED his version of Mccarther Park the best
Great interview much appreciated both.
He started out saying ‘NO WAY’
He finished saying ‘NO OTHER WAY’
Thank goodness!
great interview! I have been watching many interviews with the divers who had participated the rescue, I am so inspired by all of you! thank you!
Absolutely phenomenal. I'm in such awe of this guys courage and expertise.
This whole operation succeeding is nothing short of a miracle
This event was a credit to all the souls who worked toward helping the children and coach escape. A pure example of divine intervention. This was an excellent interview.
Incredible human. Well done, you!
Great interview, enjoyed it very much 👍
Thanks for this interview, it was really interesting. This man is a hero!
Such an amazing story -- and person. Great message as well.
Fantastic account. Tremendous courage on many fronts. Bravo.
Stunning interview of the most extraordinary story I e ever heard, thank you so much
Awesome !
Many thanks sir!
Always wondered what the rescue was from his perspective. Quiet the only person in the world who could have pulled this off.
Great interview.dr harris is so informative and smart.also dr.Craig.
Definitely a almost impossible miracle.🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
Thank you very much
Harris and his fellow divers are true superheroes. Watch 'The Rescue' to see how this really happened.
Fantastic guy. A humble hero. Plus perfect interview. Love his end comment. Let the kids ….you know…get some bruises…..
This was incredibly interesting - thank you so much!!
By his own account, Dr Harris said He wasnt sure if the anaesthetics would work, he had expected some to be Dead.
Thats confirmed in the latest movie by Ron Howard about the hesitation (the 3rd version I hv watched).
But the 13 kids survived the ordeal, remained healthy, now going around the world appearing on TV shows.
Indeed its a Miracle.
All the buddhist praying helps.
All the military preliminary n preparatory works also worked.
Thank you so much for this interesting interview! Its awesome to find out what you thought about and this came to happen
So the devil tried to keep them in but God got them out. Angels. Well done. Some events in life leave you speechless, this is top of the list.
Ketamine. The perfect agent for this scenario. Not without risk, but if you have to risk it, that's the one you want. The dosing is so broad. Like he said, so forgiving a drug.
Awesome interview
Your a hero ❤️❤️❤️
Wow!👏👏👏👏amazing
The movie Thirteen Lives is fantastic
Just watch it amazing
Some scenes in the movie and documentaries give me claustrophobia. And those guys do that for fun.
I think the thai navy seals didn’t want to go alone. They weren’t trained and already lost a man. I guess they decided to risk it. I must say i understand. Being alone in that situation seems…. Terrifying
What humility. The aussies seem way more down to earth than the brits.
Always want to know that, how you and other communicate with outside cave, is ther any radio or phoneline or you use the postman in cave ??? You and and British diver snd all team are hero, because you give to 13 young and familly a second life, it tru , 13 life , how mutch it cost?? U R gentelman but they should give u a big rewards , u gamble your life to save other , 👍👍👍👍👍
Even if all 13 died under anesthesia he still would have made the right decision in my opinion!!!
A hero!
Rip to dom the team captain who died in England in 2023 from a head injury and the 2 Thai navy seals Suman gun an and the second navy seal who died from a blood infection contracted in the cave
Since the release of the documentary 13 LOST numerous complaints were made that the British divers Rick Stanton and John Volanthen in fact did credit Ben Reymenants and Maksym Polejaka for their essential contribution in finding the children, especially when Rick and John gave up on the rescue. Truth is Rick Stanton did not officially credit the two European divers until 3 years after the rescue (1 year after the release of 13 LOST) and John Volanthen never assigned any credit to their invaluable help. Even though in his book "Thirteen Lessons that Saved Thirteen Lives" John explained that one should always give credit where credit is due (Lesson 8). In fact John only discredited Ben Reymenants in his book and never even mentioned Maksym Polejaka once.
Video link: ruclips.net/video/qGC7vWTLVE8/видео.html
hero
The untold story is the Brits Rick Stanton and John Volathen inititally found it too difficult and dangerous to penetrate into the cave and were about to give up when two other divers were called in, Ben Reymenants and Maksym Polejaka. Ben and 'Max' did ALL the ground work and laying of ropes through the first extremely difficult sections making the rescue possible and are barely mentioned. Ben was the first to say the kids would need to be brought out in full face masks and was ridiculed and shunted off to manage the O2 tank replenishment station. Both were recognized by The Thai Royal Navy and His Majesty The King to receive medal commendations.
See more of the FULL story here ruclips.net/video/qGC7vWTLVE8/видео.html
What balls!
What you did has never been done before factor in total success I think that gives you every right to be Australian of the year.
he was not keen on the kids been asleep and thought some of the kids would die , he allways said that ?
It took 20 months for the whole truth to come out.
Why does know one talk about Ben and Max who laid most of the ropes that lead to the kids?
Because people don’t find it exciting. The media only covers story that would bring excitement and views. Well this one right here topped the excitement part of the equation
Change the record already. Every video of the cave rescue you make the same comment. Ben and Max were NOT the ones taking the risk in bringing out those kids.
Should of brought the coach out first... If he didn't make (the oldest) then come up with something else
Definitely not. The coach was instrumental in caring for the boys, maintaining their spirits and mental health. He was having them meditate in the cave, he knew them. While, by then, the Thai Navy Seals were there, it was better for the boys’ morale gif their coach to be with them too.
He ended up being first out on the last day.
Oh, and to the other part of your comment, you have a better plan??
If this doesn't give you some belief in God I don't think anything will.
Science, planning, preparation, knowledge, skills.
Not God.
@@OzeFlipper Again, if it doesn't give you some belief in God, nothing will.
@@OzeFlipper
Thats absolutely not true, no matter what you do without God (Allah) and God power you can't do anything. God ( Allah) is the creator. God is the greatest. الله اكبر الله اكبر الله اكبر
@@OzeFlipperJesus was trapped in a cave for a few days. We learned from the best.
@@jeremysmith9694always looking for an opportunity to plug your imaginary friend. Thai cave rescue: no god required, just the affirmed atheist Dr Richard Harris
That was a risky false flag