First of trapped men rescued from flooded Laos cave
Summary
The first of seven men trapped in a flooded cave in Laos has been rescued by divers after more than a week. Four men remain inside the cave, and two are still missing as rescuers work to bring them out safely.Key Facts
- Seven men were trapped in a flooded cave in central Laos for over a week.
- The men entered the cave to search for gold and hunt when heavy rains flooded the tunnels.
- Rescue divers had to crawl through narrow, muddy, and flooded passages with poor visibility.
- The first trapped man was successfully brought out and was safe.
- Four men remain in a chamber about 300 meters from the cave entrance.
- Two men have not been found yet, with searching complicated by very narrow underwater tunnels.
- International divers from several countries, including Australia, Japan, France, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand, are helping with the rescue.
- Teams are trying to pump water out of the cave while also preparing to use scuba gear if needed.
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