Thai cave rescue divers join search for seven locals trapped while mining gold
Published date: Tue, 26 May 2026 10:43:15 +0700Thai-based rescue divers joined the search for seven locals trapped while mining gold in a cave in Laos after flash floods blocked access to the site.
Experienced cave divers Mikko Paasi and Norrased Palasing, who took part in the 2018 Tham Luang cave rescue in northern Thailand, arrived at the site on Monday to assist in the operation.
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Xaisomboun Province, Laos |
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25/05/2026 |
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