5 villagers stuck in a flooded cave for more than a week found alive in Laos, rescuers say
Five villagers trapped in a flooded cave in Laos for over a week have been found alive. The search continues for two others who are still missing after heavy rains caused flash flooding. Rescuers, including those who participated in a previous high-profile cave rescue, are working to reach the remaining individuals.
- ▪Five villagers were found alive after being trapped in a flooded cave for more than a week.
- ▪Two individuals from the group are still missing, and the search efforts are ongoing.
- ▪Rescue teams, including divers who previously rescued a group in Thailand, are assisting in the operation.
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Asia5 villagers stuck in a flooded cave for more than a week found alive in Laos, rescuers sayThe search is continuing for two others still missing from the group that became trapped when heavy rain triggered flash flooding that blocked the exit.Listen to this article with a free account00:0000:00Members of a rescue team work to save seven people trapped in a cave, at a location given as Xaisomboun Province, Laos, in this handout image released Monday. Metta Tham Kalasin Rescue / via ReutersShareAdd NBC News to GoogleMay 27, 2026, 7:25 AM EDTBy Alexander SmithFive villagers stuck inside a flooded cave for more than a week have been found alive, officials said, sparking jubilant scenes around the site in Laos.Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and…
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