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On a hunt for gold, one survivor recounts his days stuck in cramped, flooded Laos cave

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Through the long days and nights he and four other men were trapped inside a flooded cave, all Mued Duangsomdy could think about was food. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. They had little of it with them when they ventured last month into the mazelike … Read more

Four more men rescued after more than a week trapped in a flooded cave in Laos

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Five men have been freed after spending more than a week trapped in a flooded cave in Laos, according to rescuers, with two others still missing. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. The first of the five men was rescued on Friday, with footage shared on … Read more

1 miner rescued after more than a week trapped in flooded Laos cave

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At least one Laos gold miner has been brought out of a flooded cave where monsoon rains trapped a group for over a week, according to a Laotian rescue organization.  Rescue Volunteer for People said on social media that a person, who was not named, was brought out safely at 8:37 p.m. local time on Friday. It … Read more

Man rescued after more than a week trapped in flooded cave in Laos

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Rescuers have begun removing miners trapped in a flooded cave in Laos for more than a week, with video showing the efforts as they ran late into the night local time. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. Footage shared on social media late Friday local time … Read more

5 People Stuck in Flooded Cave in Laos Have Been Found Alive

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5 villagers stuck in a flooded cave for more than a week found alive in Laos, rescuers say

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Five 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 exclusive content. Two people are still missing from the group that entered the cave on May … Read more

5 of 7 people trapped in flooded Laos cave for more than a week found alive, rescuers say

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Bangkok — Five villagers stuck in a flooded cave in central Laos for more than a week were found alive, rescuers said Wednesday, but two others are missing. The villagers entered the cave in Xaisomboun province on May 19, but heavy rain triggered flash flooding that blocked the exit and trapped seven people, according to … Read more