Five villagers found alive in Laos cave as search continues for two missing
Five villagers trapped in a flooded cave in Laos have been found alive after more than a week. However, two others remain missing as rescue efforts continue. The villagers had entered the cave on May 19, but heavy rains caused flash flooding that blocked their exit.
- ▪Five villagers were discovered safe in a flooded cave in Xaisomboun province, Laos.
- ▪The group had been trapped since May 19 due to heavy rains that caused flash flooding.
- ▪Rescue teams, including divers from Thailand, are continuing the search for the two missing villagers.
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
- ▪ 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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Members of a rescue team work to save the seven people trapped in a cave by flood waters. Photograph: Metta Tham Kalasin Rescue/ReutersView image in fullscreenMembers of a rescue team work to save the seven people trapped in a cave by flood waters. Photograph: Metta Tham Kalasin Rescue/ReutersLaosFive villagers found alive in Laos cave as search continues for two missingVideo appears to show divers discovering group sitting on a rock surrounded by flood water, as search efforts continue for the missing Associated Press in BangkokWed 27 May 2026 07.04 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleFive villagers stuck in a flooded cave in central Laos for more than a week have been found alive, rescuers said on Wednesday, but two others are missing.The villagers entered the cave in Xaisomboun…
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