Rescue Efforts Intensify for Miners Trapped in Laos Cave
'Not far away': Rescue team confident of reaching group trapped for days in Laos cave
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A rescue team in Laos is nearing the trapped group of seven miners, who have been stuck in a cave since May 20 due to a landslide. Supported by international experts, the team has cleared significant rubble and is optimistic about reaching the miners soon.
- 01The trapped group entered the cave in Xaisomboun province on May 20, seeking gold, although this remains unconfirmed.
- 02Rescuers have cleared approximately 15 meters of rubble in the last 24 hours, bringing them closer to the trapped miners.
- 03The rescue operation is being supported by experts from Thailand and Finland, including those who participated in the 2018 Thai cave rescue.
- 04Rescue efforts face challenges due to heavy rain and difficult terrain, with rescuers navigating muddy passageways and flooded sections.
- 05An eighth member of the group managed to escape the cave and alert authorities, initiating the rescue operation.
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A rescue operation is underway in Laos to reach seven miners trapped in a cave since May 20 due to a landslide caused by heavy rainfall. The local rescue team, supported by experts from Thailand and Finland, has made significant progress, clearing about 15 meters of rubble in the last 24 hours. Kengkard Bongkawong, the operational head, expressed optimism, stating that success is near. The miners reportedly entered the cave in search of gold, although this has not been confirmed. Rescuers face challenging conditions, including steep and rocky terrain, muddy passageways, and flooded sections within the cave. An eighth member of the group escaped the initial flood and informed authorities, prompting the rescue efforts. The operation is reminiscent of the 2018 Thai cave rescue, which involved international collaboration to save a youth football team trapped in a flooded cave.
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The ongoing rescue operation is critical for the trapped miners and highlights the dangers of amateur prospecting in the area.
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