Rescuers race to free seven trapped in flooded Laos cave
Rescuers in Laos are racing to free seven people who have been trapped for nearly a week inside a flooded cave in the central province of Xaysomboun. The group, all villagers, went into the cave on Wednesday in search of gold and wildlife, but were unable to get out after rain and landslides blocked the entrance. Rescue teams say the cave is now almost completely flooded in parts, with narrow, muddy passageways making access difficult.Officials and rescue workers say the operation has been under way for several days, with teams pumping water from the cave and clearing rocks from the... [Continue Reading]
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