First of five survivors rescued from flooded Laos cave
Rescue teams have successfully evacuated the first of five villagers trapped in a flooded cave in Laos. The survivor was found huddled with others in a dark chamber after being trapped for over a week due to flash flooding. Rescuers have temporarily suspended operations to free the remaining survivors while two others are still missing.
- ▪One survivor has been safely guided out of a remote cave in Laos after a group of villagers became trapped by flash flooding.
- ▪Five villagers were found alive by divers, but two more are still missing.
- ▪Rescue operations have been complicated by weather conditions and the challenging cave environment.
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First of five survivors rescued from flooded Laos caveTopic:Disasters, Accidents and Emergency IncidentsSat 30 May 2026 at 7:02amSat 30 May 2026 at 7:02amSat 30 May 2026 at 7:02amOne survivor, who was not immediately identified by name, was safely guided out of a remote cave in Laos. (AP Photo: Metta Tham Rescue Kalasin)In short:One survivor has been safely guided out of a remote cave in Laos after a group of villagers became trapped by flash flooding over a week ago.Five of the villagers were found huddled together in a pitch-black chamber above the murky waters on Wednesday.What's next?Rescuers on a multinational team have suspended the complex operation to free the other four known survivors until Saturday, while two more people are still missing.
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