‘Essentially diving in coffee’: Australian diver among team rushing to rescue people trapped in flooded Laos cave
An Australian diver is part of an international team working to rescue seven people trapped in a flooded cave in Laos. Five individuals have been located alive, while two remain missing, complicating the rescue efforts. The operation involves navigating through narrow, flooded tunnels and requires specialized diving skills due to challenging conditions.
- ▪Seven people became trapped in a flooded cave in Xaysomboun province, Laos, after heavy rain blocked the entrance.
- ▪Five survivors have been found, but two individuals are still unaccounted for, making the rescue operation more difficult.
- ▪Australian diver Josh Richards is leading a team of international divers to assist in the rescue efforts, which involve navigating through muddy and unstable conditions.
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Rescue workers inside the cave in Xaisomboun province, Laos, where seven people became trapped. Photograph: Metta Tham Rescue Kalasin/AFP/Getty ImagesView image in fullscreenRescue workers inside the cave in Xaisomboun province, Laos, where seven people became trapped. Photograph: Metta Tham Rescue Kalasin/AFP/Getty ImagesLaos‘Essentially diving in coffee’: Australian diver among team rushing to rescue people trapped in flooded Laos cave Josh Richards joins international mission to extract five found alive and search for missing two Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Natasha MayFri 29 May 2026 04.35 EDTLast modified on Fri 29 May 2026 04.37 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleAn Australian cave diver is part of an international team that has been flown into Laos…
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