Rescuers stop search for last two men lost in Laos cave
Summary
Rescue teams in Laos stopped searching for two men trapped in a partially flooded cave after finding and saving five others. Despite help from local and international divers, the cave became too dangerous to enter, so rescuers are now focused on lowering water levels and leaving food inside the cave.Key Facts
- Seven men were trapped in a cave in Laos on May 20 while hunting bats and looking for gold.
- Five men were rescued between May 29 and 30 after water was pumped out.
- Two men remain missing, but the search for them ended due to unstable cave conditions.
- Divers from several countries, including Finland, France, Indonesia, Malaysia, Japan, and Australia, helped in the rescue.
- Rescuers say the cave entrance became unstable and it was too risky to continue the search inside.
- Water pumping and digging will continue to lower water levels and help any trapped men possibly escape.
- Food was placed at points inside the cave in case the missing men find their way out.
- Heavy rainfall is expected to increase water levels and further reduce space inside the cave.
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