{"podcast":{"title":"How To Survive","slug":"how-to-survive-7257954","podcast_index_feed_id":7257954,"rss_url":"https://feeds.megaphone.fm/how-to-survive","website_url":"https://www.inlet.fm/how-to-survive","image_url":"https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/bdc2ffca-04dc-11f0-b32e-dfc3d0490687/image/341531bb1ed6b39894f3a9109057ea60.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress","author":"How To Survive","episode_count":149,"summary":"Join the Webby Award-winning series 'How to Survive' as it offers a captivating guide to overcoming life's unexpected obstacles. Learn essential survival skills through gripping stats, insightful facts, and real-life survivor stories. Whether you're facing the threat of a tsunami or the dangers of a sinking ship, we've got the strategies you need to stay safe. Tune in for an engaging experience that merges entertainment with practical survival tips, ensuring you're prepared for whatever life throws your way.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-13T18:19:10.176848+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/how-to-survive-7257954"},"episode":{"title":"Tham Luang Cave Rescue: An Unforgettable Operation","slug":"tham-luang-cave-rescue-an-unforgettable-operation","published_at":"2026-06-22T09:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/how-to-survive-7257954/tham-luang-cave-rescue-an-unforgettable-operation","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/how-to-survive-7257954","url":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/ADL2499361647.mp3","audio_url":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/ADL2499361647.mp3","summary":"In June 2018, 12 members of the Wild Boars youth soccer team and their assistant coach became trapped in Thailand's flooded Tham Luang cave system. This triggered one of the most complex international rescue operations ever witnessed. This episode delves into the survival tactics the team used to conserve oxygen, the bravery of international cave diving experts, and the radical medical plan needed to save them. If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. You are not alone: US & Canada: Call or text 988 for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. UK: Call 111 for NHS mental health services, or dial 116 123 to talk to Samaritans. International: Find resources in your country at findahelpline.com Special thanks to guest speaker Jill Heinerth for sharing her cave diving knowledge and survival wisdom! Visit her online at Into the Planet and follow her on Instagram. Some made it. Many didn't. This episode explores the real stories behind disasters and the decisions that made all the difference. 00:00: The Impossible Operation00:38: Entering Tham Luang Cave01:14: The Experts Arrive01:31: The Online Controversy01:49: Race Against Rising Water02:20: The Shocking Discovery02:48: Tragic Sacrifices03:13: The Radical Sedation Plan03:53: Executing the Escape04:15: The True Cost of Survival #ThamLuangCave #rescue #WildBoars #Thailand #cavediving #survival #JillHeinerth #oxygenconservation #internationalrescue See show notes: https://inlet.fm/how-to-survive/episodes/6a36032fd251d1285dd030d9 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices","meta_description":"In June 2018, 12 members of the Wild Boars youth soccer team and their assistant coach became trapped in Thailand's flooded Tham Luang cave system. This t…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1502,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/how-to-survive-7257954/episodes/tham-luang-cave-rescue-an-unforgettable-operation/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/how-to-survive-7257954/tham-luang-cave-rescue-an-unforgettable-operation.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}