5 villagers missing in a flooded Laos cave for more than a week have been found alive
Five villagers trapped in a flooded cave in Laos have been found alive after more than a week. They were discovered by rescue teams who are still searching for two other missing individuals. The villagers had entered the cave before heavy rains caused flash flooding that blocked their exit.
- ▪Five villagers were found alive after being trapped in a flooded cave for over a week.
- ▪Two other villagers are still missing, and the search for them continues.
- ▪The incident occurred in Xaisomboun province after heavy rains triggered flash flooding.
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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 on5 villagers missing in a flooded Laos cave for more than a week have been found aliveFive villagers trapped in a flooded cave in central Laos for over a week have been found aliveByThe Associated PressMay 27, 2026, 6:21 AM1:23BANGKOK -- Five villagers stuck in a flooded cave in central Laos for more than a week were found alive, rescuers said Wednesday, but two others are missing.
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