Laos Cave Rescue
In this image released by Metta Tham Rescue Kalasin, rescuers try to reach people who have been trapped in a cave in Xaisomboun province, Laos, Tuesday, May 26, 2026.
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BANGKOK (AP) — Five villagers who became trapped in a flooded cave in central Laos more than…
Heavy rains have threatened the search for two more people missing in a flooded cave in Laos. Five others trapped for over a week were rescued on Saturday. Finnish diver Mikko Paasi says rains filled the cave up to the second chamber, preventing entry until water levels drop. A drainage pump also broke down, complicating efforts. The group entered the cave last week to search for minerals and got trapped by a flash flood. Rescuers from several countries are involved. The missing two may be in a hard-to-reach chamber. The rescued men are in good condition at a local hospital.
BANGKOK (AP) — Rescue workers in Laos searched Monday for an alternative passage into a floo…
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