Rescuers battle to reach seven villages trapped in cave in Laos
Published date: Mon, 25 May 2026 10:29:41 +0700Rescuers raced against time on the seventh day of operations to reach seven villagers trapped inside a gold mine cave in Laos after flash flooding cut off their escape route.
The villagers were stranded in Xaisomboun province on May 19 when intense rainfall triggered sudden inundation, sending water surging into the cave and blocking the entrance.
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Xaisomboun Province, Laos |
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24/05/2026 |
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Duration: 00:40 |
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