Battle to reach seven locals trapped while searching for gold in cave
Published date: Mon, 25 May 2026 10:53:01 +0700Rescuers are today battling to reach seven villagers trapped inside a gold mine in Laos after flash flooding struck the site.
The locals 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: 02:08 |
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