'Not far away': Rescuers confident of reaching group trapped in Laos cave
Rescuers in Laos are making significant progress in their efforts to reach a group of seven people trapped in a cave due to a landslide. The group became stuck after heavy rain caused the landslide on May 20. A Thai rescue team, known for their previous successful operation in 2018, has joined the rescue efforts and reported that they are less than 20 meters away from the trapped individuals.
- ▪The group entered the cave in Xaisomboun province on May 20 and became trapped by a landslide.
- ▪Rescuers have cleared 15 meters of obstacles and estimate they are less than 20 meters from reaching the trapped group.
- ▪A Thai rescue team, experienced from a previous cave rescue, is assisting local rescuers in the operation.
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- ▪ Watch: Moment rescuers find five people trapped in Laos cave — BBC News — World
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Laos cave rescuers confident of reaching group trapped after landslideTopic:Disasters, Accidents and Emergency IncidentsWed 27 May 2026 at 8:58amWed 27 May 2026 at 8:58amWed 27 May 2026 at 8:58amLoading...In short:Rescuers have removed 15 metres of obstacles and say they are close to reaching a group of people stuck in a Laos cave.The group became stuck several days ago after heavy rain caused a landslide.A Thai rescue team which helped free a soccer team trapped in a Thai cave in 2018 has joined the effort.abc.net.au/news/laos-cave-rescuers-confident-of-reaching-trapped-group/106725704Link copiedShareShare articleA rescue team racing to save seven people trapped for days in a cave in Laos is getting closer to reaching them, the head of the operation says.The seven people entered the cave…
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