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Laos Cave Rescue: Seven Trapped for Days After Flash Flood

Laos Cave Rescue: Seven Trapped for Days After Flash Flood

A rescue operation is underway in Laos for seven villagers trapped in a flooded cave in Xaysomboun province since May 20. The group, who entered the cave to search for gold and hunt, were caught off guard by a sudden rise in water levels due to heavy rainfall. Divers involved in the 2018 Thailand cave rescue are assisting.

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