Laos cave rescue workers report 'knocking sound' in search for last 2 missing people
Summary
Rescue teams in Laos are searching flooded caves for two villagers who went missing after flash floods trapped seven people inside. Five villagers were rescued last week, and rescuers recently heard knocking sounds from inside the cave that could be signals from the missing men.Key Facts
- Seven villagers entered caves in Xaisomboun province, Laos, on May 19 to look for gold.
- Heavy rain caused flash flooding and trapped them inside.
- Five villagers have been rescued so far, one was trained to dive to help exit.
- Two people remain missing in the cave system.
- Rescuers heard knocking sounds responding to their knocks, suggesting survivors may be alive.
- Thai rescue team Metta Tham Rescue Kalasin is involved in the operation.
- Rescuers are using LiDAR (a laser scanning method) and satellite images to map the caves and find air pockets or shafts.
- The caves are narrow and complex, located more than 800 feet from the surface in difficult underground terrain.
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