Rescue teams find five of seven trapped in Laos cave
Rescue teams in Laos have successfully located five of the seven villagers trapped in a flooded cave for over a week. The villagers were found alive and in good spirits, while efforts continue to locate the remaining two individuals. The group had entered the cave prior to heavy rain and a landslide that blocked their exit.
- ▪Five of the seven trapped villagers were found alive in a flooded cave in Laos.
- ▪Rescue teams are still searching for the two remaining individuals who are missing.
- ▪The villagers had entered the cave before heavy rain and a landslide occurred.
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
- ▪ 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
- ▪ Five of seven people trapped in flooded Laos cave for more than a week found alive, rescuers say — Euronews
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NewsRescue teams find five of seven trapped in Laos caveThe seven Lao nationals had entered the cave in Xaisomboun province last week before heavy rain and a landslide blocked their exit.ListenListen (2 mins)SaveClick here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharefacebookxwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogleAdd Al Jazeera on GoogleinfoThis handout image released by Metta Tham Rescue Kalasin on May 26, 2026, shows rescue workers inside a cave in Xaisomboun province [AFP]By AFP, AP and ReutersPublished On 27 May 202627 May 2026Rescue teams have recovered five of seven villagers who had been trapped for more than a week in a flooded cave in central Laos.The quintet was found alive on Wednesday.
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