Five people found alive after week trapped in flooded Laos cave
Summary
Rescuers in Laos found five villagers alive after they were trapped for a week in a flooded cave following heavy rain and landslides. The group had entered the cave looking for gold and wildlife but got stuck when the cave entrance was blocked by flooding. Two other villagers from the group remain missing as search efforts continue.Key Facts
- Seven villagers went into a flooded cave in central Laos last week.
- They were searching for gold deposits and wildlife.
- The cave entrance was blocked by heavy rain and landslides, trapping them inside.
- Five people were found alive and safe after a week trapped underground.
- Two villagers are still missing and rescue teams are continuing the search.
- The cave is very narrow, with some parts only about 50 cm (20 inches) wide.
- Both Lao and Thai rescue teams are working together in the operation.
- A Thai rescuer involved in this effort also helped rescue a group from a similar cave incident in Thailand in 2018.
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