Thailand joins effort to rescue seven villagers trapped in cave in Laos
Published date: Mon, 25 May 2026 10:28:09 +0700Thailand has today joined the rescue effort to reach seven villagers trapped inside a cave in Laos after flash flooding cut off access to the underground 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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