5 of 7 people stuck in Laos cave for more than a week found alive, rescuers say

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Coverage diverges in the emphasis placed on the number of individuals involved and the ongoing search efforts. ABC News International highlights the emotional aspect of the villagers being found alive, while The Sydney Morning Herald and…

May 27, 2026 · 12:47 PM UTC ·1 min read · 0 reactions · 0 comments · 43 views

5 of 7 people stuck in Laos cave for more than a week found alive, rescuers say

Five of the seven people who have been stuck in a Laos cave for more than a week were found alive, rescuers said, while two others remain missing. Matt Gutman reports.

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▪ Five people trapped in cave found alive — NBC News — World
▪ Five people found alive after being trapped in cave — The Sydney Morning Herald
▪ Rescue teams find five of seven trapped in Laos cave — Al Jazeera English
▪ Five People Stuck in Flooded Laos Cave Are Found Alive — NYT — World
▪ 5 people trapped in Laos cave found alive, 2 still missing — France 24 (EN)
▪ 5 People Stuck in Flooded Cave in Laos Have Been Found Alive — TODAY.com
▪ 5 of 7 villagers trapped in flooded Laos cave found alive — South China Morning Post
▪ 5 villagers stuck in a flooded cave for more than a week found alive in Laos, rescuers say — NBC News — Top
▪ Five people found alive after week trapped in flooded Laos cave — BBC News
▪ Five villagers found alive in Laos cave as search continues for two missing — World news | The Guardian
▪ Race against time to rescue villagers trapped in flooded cave — as 5 are found alive — New York Post
▪ Five of seven people trapped in flooded Laos cave for more than a week found alive, rescuers say — Euronews

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Publication time	Wed, 27 May 2026 08:47:22 -0400
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