In Laos, rescue teams have successfully extracted four gold miners who had been trapped in a flooded cave for over a week. The operation was conducted by Rescue Volunteer for People, which reported on Facebook that the water levels had dropped sufficiently to allow safe passage for the miners. This followed the earlier rescue of another miner, who was brought out in a perilous operation described by lead rescuer Mikko Pasai as a 'trust-me dive.' The challenging conditions required divers to navigate partially submerged areas, making the rescue particularly dangerous. The group of seven miners entered the cave ten days ago, and while five have now been rescued, two remain missing. Rescue efforts are ongoing, but there are fears for the missing miners' safety, as they may be trapped in areas too small for divers to access. The situation highlights the difficulties faced during rescue operations in such hazardous environments, especially during monsoon season when flooding is common.