I agree with this article, however I think a big part of the intense media focus and rescue operation was the mystery surrounding it and the impending deadline

I agree with this article, however I think a big part of the intense media focus and rescue operation was the mystery surrounding it and the impending deadline where they would run out of oxygen. Other examples of similar stories are the disappearance of Nicola Bulley (who appeared to completely vanish) and the Thai school children that got stuck in the cave. These stories pull huge levels of public interest and therefore media coverage and that then compels the relevant authorities/organisations to take disproportionate action. [1] https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/nicola-bulley-update-death-b2327853.html https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/nicola-bulle...