Rescuers in Laos are working against time to rescue seven people trapped in a flooded cave. Specialist divers found five men alive, but they have yet to be pulled out due to flooding, collapse risks and other hazards underground.
Rescuers in Laos are racing against time to rescue seven people trapped in a flooded cave . Specialist divers found five men alive on Wednesday, but they have yet to be pulled out due to flooding, collapse risks and other hazards underground.
The seven have been stuck inside the cave in central Xaysomboun province since May 20. They were searching for gold but got trapped after heavy rain triggered flash flooding, blocking their exit. With more rainfall expected, Thai rescuer Kengkad Bongkawong said teams were racing to remove water from the cave.
Foreign rescuers, including divers involved in the 2018 retrieval of a youth football team from a flooded cave in Thailand, joined Laotian volunteers this week after local groups requested specialist personnel and equipment to aid efforts. Additional divers from Japan, France, Indonesia and Thailand were expected to arrive on Friday to prevent emergencies, including the risk from additional rainwater expected to flow in tomorrow.
The cave system, located in a remote mountainous area, extends deep underground, with multiple levels and tight tunnels. On Thursday morning, rain sent more soil and water into the cave. Local villagers, rescue groups and logistics workers were also supporting the operation, with more than 20 people standing by at the cave entrance. Morale improved yesterday, and people are happy and hopeful today after the five people were found.
The fate of two of the trapped individuals remains unknown, and rescuers are working against time to bring them to safety. If there isn't too much more rain, they may be able to bring them out today. But if heavier rain comes, it could take a few more days. Rescuers are racing to pump out water from the cave to facilitate the extraction of the trapped individuals.
The operation is complex, with multiple hazards and risks involved, but rescuers are working tirelessly to bring the trapped individuals to safety
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