Search continues to save seven locals trapped in cave in Laos
Published date: Tue, 26 May 2026 10:25:27 +0700Rescue teams in Laos were today continuing to search for seven locals trapped inside a cave after flash floods cut access to the site.
Dramatic footage shows divers in protective gear navigating confined spaces in a race against time to reach the men, who were scouring the depths for gold as part of a primitive mining operation.
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Xaisomboun Province, Laos |
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25/05/2026 |
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Duration: 04:07 |
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