Thai rescuers join effort to free seven people trapped in Laos cave
Thai rescuers have joined efforts to free seven individuals trapped in a flooded cave in central Laos. The group has been stuck for five days after heavy rains caused landslides that blocked the cave entrance. Rescuers are working to pump water out and navigate narrow passageways to reach the trapped individuals.
- ▪The group entered the cave to hunt for wildlife and search for gold before becoming trapped.
- ▪Rescuers have not received any signs of life but believe the individuals are still alive due to air presence in the cave.
- ▪The rescue operation is complicated by narrow passageways and rising water levels.
6 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 25 hours. Coverage spans 2 points on the political spectrum — 2 lean left, 3 centre.
- ▪ Rescue efforts continue for seven people trapped inside flooded cave in Laos — The Globe and Mail
- ▪ Rescuers in Laos Scramble to Reach 7 People Trapped in Flooded Cave — NYT — World
- ▪ Seven people trapped in Laos cave for more than a week — The Sydney Morning Herald
- ▪ Thai cave rescuers work to free seven people trapped in flooded Laos cave — ABC News (Australia)
- ▪ Experts from Thai rescue join efforts to save 7 trapped in Laos cave — CBS News — Top
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Rescuers at an entrance to the cave in Xaysomboun province. Photograph: Metta Tham Rescue/APView image in fullscreenRescuers at an entrance to the cave in Xaysomboun province. Photograph: Metta Tham Rescue/APLaosThai rescuers join effort to free seven people trapped in Laos caveGroup have been stuck in flooded cave in central Laos for five days after heavy rain caused landslidesRebecca Ratcliffe and Navaon SiradapuvadolMon 25 May 2026 10.24 EDTLast modified on Mon 25 May 2026 10.33 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleDivers who helped in the dramatic rescue of a young Thai football team in 2018 have joined efforts to free seven people who have been trapped for five days inside a remote, flooded cave in central Laos.The group entered the cave in Xaysomboun province on Wednesday to hunt…
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