Rescuers race to find seven people trapped in flooded Laos cave for a week
Rescuers are working to locate seven individuals trapped in a cave in Laos since May 19. Heavy rainfall caused flash flooding that blocked the cave's exit while the group was searching for gold. One person managed to escape and alert authorities, but the status of the others remains unknown.
- ▪Seven people have been trapped in a cave in central Laos since May 19 due to flash flooding.
- ▪A group of villagers entered the cave to search for gold when heavy rain blocked their exit.
- ▪Thai rescuers have joined the operation to assist in locating the trapped individuals.
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