5 villagers missing in a flooded Laos cave for more than a week have been found alive
Five villagers trapped in a flooded cave in Laos have been found alive after more than a week. They were discovered by rescue teams who are still searching for two other missing individuals. The villagers had entered the cave before heavy rains caused flash flooding that blocked their exit.
- ▪Five villagers were found alive after being trapped in a flooded cave for over a week.
- ▪Two other villagers are still missing, and the search for them continues.
- ▪The incident occurred in Xaisomboun province after heavy rains triggered flash flooding.
15 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 13 hours. Coverage spans 3 points on the political spectrum — 8 lean left, 5 centre, 1 right.
- ▪ 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 of 7 people stuck in Laos cave for more than a week found alive, rescuers say — CBS News — Top
- ▪ 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
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ABC NewsLiveVideoShowsGood Morning AmericaShopGMAInterest Successfully AddedWe'll notify you here with news aboutTurn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? OffOnStream on5 villagers missing in a flooded Laos cave for more than a week have been found aliveFive villagers trapped in a flooded cave in central Laos for over a week have been found aliveByThe Associated PressMay 27, 2026, 6:21 AM1:23BANGKOK -- Five villagers stuck in a flooded cave in central Laos for more than a week were found alive, rescuers said Wednesday, but two others are missing.
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