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Four more Laos gold miners rescued from flooded cave

Four more Laos gold miners rescued from flooded cave

Summary

Four more gold miners trapped for over a week in a flooded cave in Laos were rescued after water levels dropped. Rescue teams continue to search for two miners still missing inside the cave.

Key Facts

  • Seven gold miners entered the cave in Laos ten days ago.
  • Heavy monsoon rains flooded the cave, making escape difficult.
  • Rescue workers pumped water out for days to lower water levels.
  • Divers delivered food to the trapped miners while waiting for conditions to improve.
  • Four miners were rescued when water levels dropped enough for divers to lead them out.
  • One miner was rescued the day before in a challenging underwater operation.
  • Two miners remain missing inside the cave system.
  • Rescuers believe the missing miners may be trapped in spaces too small for divers or may no longer be alive.
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