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Laos: Five people rescued from flooded cave

Laos: Five people rescued from flooded cave May 29, 2026Four more men trapped in a flooded cave in Laos emerged on Saturday, bringing the total number brought to safety to five. One person was successfully brought to the surface a day earlier, but two remain missing. What we know about the rescue effort?

Watch: Moment rescuers find five people trapped in Laos cave

Rescuers in Laos successfully located five villagers who had been trapped inside a flooded cave for a week. The operation concluded with the discovery of all five individuals alive within the cave system.

Watch: Moment rescuers find five people trapped in Laos cave

Rescuers in Laos successfully located five villagers who were trapped inside a flooded cave. The group had been held captive within the cave for a period of one week.

Trapped in a cave for a week: Rescuers in Laos evacuate first of five villagers

On Friday night, rescuers in Laos evacuated the first of five villagers who have been trapped in a cave for more than a week by floodwaters. Divers found the five people on Wednesday. Rescue workers have to extricate them and find two other people, who are still missing.

First of five men found alive in flooded Laos cave rescued

First of five men found alive in flooded Laos cave rescued The first of five men found alive in a flooded cave in Laos has been rescued after nine days stranded in the cavern. The bedraggled man was led to safety by rescuers.

Five People Stuck in Flooded Laos Cave Are Found Alive

The five men, stranded while looking for gold, were found alive after a week in a narrow, muddy chamber. Two people remain missing.

First of five survivors rescued from flooded Laos cave

The first survivor was rescued from the flooded cave in Laos, where five people were trapped. The survivor was not immediately identified by name. The rescue operation is ongoing, with efforts to save the remaining four people.

First of five men found alive in flooded Laos cave rescued

The first of five men found alive in a flooded cave in Laos has been rescued after nine days. The man was led to safety by rescuers and is now receiving medical attention. The rescue operation is ongoing, with efforts to save the remaining four men trapped in the cave.

One of Five Gold Miners Is Rescued From Laos Cave After More Than a Week

One of five gold miners trapped in a cave in Laos for more than a week has been rescued. The international effort to free the men brought attention to the country's informal mines, where panning for gold can pay more than minimum wage. The rescue operation involved a team of divers and rescue workers who worked tirelessly to free the trapped miners. The incident highlights the risks and challenges faced by workers in the country's informal mining sector.

Five villagers found alive in Laos cave as search continues for two missing