Triathlete dead after heroic dive in Thailand
Ex-Thai Navy Seal, triathlete and hero in Thailand cave rescue efforts, runs out of oxygen

Earlier today, Sgt. Saman Kunan, an ex- Thai Navy Seal, died while delivering oxygen to a soccer team trapped in a cave in northern Thailand.
With the flooding in the region, a soccer team of 12 and their head coach became trapped in one of the caves on June 23rd. Since then, there has been all out rescue mission to bring them home.
Kunan is one of a few divers to have made the five-hour trip to deliver oxygen. It takes a very experienced diver to swim for five hours, especially through the incredibly difficult terrain, jagged rocks and narrow channels. After delivering the oxygen tanks, Kunan then made his return trip home. On the way back, he ran out of oxygen and later passed away, despite efforts of resuscitation. This heroic act has given 13 men life. However the clock is ticking; currently, rescuers are still trying to bring the 12 boys and their head coach home safely.
Sgt. Saman Kunan was a popular man among his peers and one that loved adventure. After he retired from the Navy Seals, he picked up adventure racing and triathlon.
Saman Kunan died last night while attempting to rescue 12 boys trapped in a cave in Thailand.
Saman was a member of The North Face Endurance team, he was a trail runner, cyclist, triathlete and former navy seal. He was known as one of the top endurance athletes in Thailand. pic.twitter.com/aYxNQY6xJq
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