Thai rescue teams join effort to save seven locals trapped in Laos cave
Published date: Mon, 25 May 2026 17:26:44 +0700Thailand rescue teams have joined the effort today to save seven locals trapped inside a cave in Laos after flash flooding cut off access to the underground site.
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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25/05/2026 |
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