5 villagers stuck in a flooded cave for more than a week found alive in Laos, rescuers say
Five villagers trapped in a flooded cave in Laos for over a week have been found alive. The search continues for two others who are still missing after heavy rains caused flash flooding. Rescuers, including those who participated in a previous high-profile cave rescue, are working to reach the remaining individuals.
- ▪Five villagers were found alive after being trapped in a flooded cave for more than a week.
- ▪Two individuals from the group are still missing, and the search efforts are ongoing.
- ▪Rescue teams, including divers who previously rescued a group in Thailand, are assisting in the operation.
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
- ▪ 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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Asia5 villagers stuck in a flooded cave for more than a week found alive in Laos, rescuers sayThe search is continuing for two others still missing from the group that became trapped when heavy rain triggered flash flooding that blocked the exit.Listen to this article with a free account00:0000:00Members of a rescue team work to save seven people trapped in a cave, at a location given as Xaisomboun Province, Laos, in this handout image released Monday. Metta Tham Kalasin Rescue / via ReutersShareAdd NBC News to GoogleMay 27, 2026, 7:25 AM EDTBy Alexander SmithFive villagers stuck inside a flooded cave for more than a week have been found alive, officials said, sparking jubilant scenes around the site in Laos.Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and…
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