5 of 7 people trapped in flooded Laos cave for more than a week found alive
Summary
Five villagers trapped in a flooded cave in Laos for more than a week have been found alive, while two remain missing. Rescue teams from Laos and Thailand are continuing the search despite difficult weather and terrain.Key Facts
- Seven villagers were trapped in a cave in Xaisomboun province, Laos, after heavy rain caused flooding on May 19.
- Five people have been found alive trapped inside the cave; two are still missing.
- Rescuers include teams from Laos, Thailand, and divers from several countries.
- The cave is in a remote, mountainous area about 75 miles north of Vientiane, the Laos capital.
- Rescuers face tough conditions like steep terrain, narrow cave entrances, and heavy rain.
- The villagers may have entered the cave to look for gold, despite warnings from authorities.
- The rescue operation involves experienced divers who participated in a similar 2018 cave rescue in Thailand.
- Videos show rescued villagers sitting on a rock inside the flooded cave, and rescuers celebrating outside.
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