Laos cave rescue halted as conditions worsen for two still missing
Rescuers in Laos have called off the search for two men still trapped in a flooded cave in Xaysomboun province after conditions at the site deteriorated. An international team had already rescued five of the seven villagers who were caught by flash floods in the semi-submerged cave. The latest decision means the operation has shifted away from active searching and towards managing water levels in the cave system.The men became trapped on 20 May when flash floods blocked the exit as they were hunting bats for food and searching for gold in old mining areas, according to state media. Rescue... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Jun 2026 11:30 LONDON
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