Breaking: Four remaining Laos villagers pulled from cave, two still missing
Rescue efforts in Laos have successfully freed four villagers trapped in a cave for ten days. One villager was rescued a day earlier, bringing the total number of people freed to five. However, two men remain missing as search operations continue.
- ▪Four villagers were rescued from a cave in Xaisomboun province, Laos.
- ▪They had been trapped for ten days before being found by cave divers.
- ▪One villager was rescued a day prior, making a total of five freed individuals. Two men are still missing.
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Four remaining Laos villagers pulled from cave, two men still missingSat 30 May 2026 at 6:44pmSat 30 May 2026 at 6:44pmSat 30 May 2026 at 6:44pmThe villagers were found by cave divers after being trapped in a cave in Xaisomboun province, in central Laos. (Supplied: Metta Tham Rescue Kalasin)abc.net.au/news/laos-cave-villagers-last-four-exit-cave-assistance-divers/106741292Link copiedShareShare articleRescuers say the remaining four men found trapped in a semi-submerged cave in Laos for 10 days have emerged safely.One of the villagers was successfully brought to the surface a day earlier, bringing the total number of people freed to five.Two men remain missing.LoadingPosted Sat 30 May 2026 at 6:44pmSat 30 May 2026 at 6:44pmSat 30 May 2026 at 6:44pmShare optionsCopy linkFacebookX (formerly…
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