Rescuers unite in Laos to free 5 villagers trapped in a flooded cave and find 2 still missing
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This video grab provided by Metta Tham Rescue Kalasin, shows rescuers evacuating the first of five villagers, left, who had been trapped in a cave in Xaisomboun province, Laos, Friday, May 29, 2026. (Metta Tham Rescue Kalasin via AP)This image released by Metta Tham Rescue Kalasin, shows rescue workers gathering in a flooded cave in Xaisomboun province, Laos, Friday, May 29, 2026. (Metta Tham Rescue Kalasin via AP)This video grab provided by the Association Of Volunteers For Lao People, shows rescuers evacuating the first of five villagers, center, who had been trapped in a cave in Xaisomboun province, Laos, Friday, May 29, 2026. (Association Of Volunteers For Lao People via AP)This image released by Metta Tham Rescue Kalasin, Rescuers evacuate the first of five villagers, center, who had been trapped in a cave in Xaisomboun province, Laos, Friday, May 29, 2026. (Metta Tham Rescue Kalasin via AP)
This video grab provided by Metta Tham Rescue Kalasin, shows rescuers evacuating the first of five villagers, left, who had been trapped in a cave in Xaisomboun province, Laos, Friday, May 29, 2026. (Metta Tham Rescue Kalasin via AP)