Villager rescued from Laos cave, divers go back for others trapped
Rescue teams have successfully evacuated one villager from a flooded cave in Laos, where five villagers had been trapped for ten days. Efforts continue to locate and rescue the remaining two missing villagers, while four others have been located but still need assistance. Divers are working diligently to navigate the tight cave conditions and ensure the safety of all individuals involved.
- ▪One villager has been rescued from a flooded cave in Laos after being trapped for ten days.
- ▪Four villagers have been located but still require rescue, while two remain missing.
- ▪Rescue teams are using drills and water pumps to lower water levels in the cave for a safer evacuation.
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ABC NewsLiveVideoShowsGood Morning AmericaShopGMAInterest Successfully AddedWe'll notify you here with news aboutTurn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? OffOnStream onDivers rescue trapped villager from Laos cave, continue evacuation operationRescuers are still looking for two other missing villagers.ByAicha El Hammar Castano, Charlotte Gardiner, and Ivan PereiraMay 29, 2026, 10:25 AM2:31Rescuers evacuate the first of five villagers who had been trapped in a cave in Xaisomboun province, Laos, May 29, 2026.
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