Five Rescued, Two To Go: How Seven Men Searching For Gold Ended Up Trapped In A Laos Cave
Five Rescued, Two To Go: How Seven Men Searching For Gold Ended Up Trapped In A Laos Cave Curated By, Last Updated: June 01, 2026
Five Rescued, Two To Go: How Seven Men Searching For Gold Ended Up Trapped In A Laos Cave Curated By, Last Updated: June 01, 2026, 18:39 IST Rescuers in Laos race to save two men still trapped in a flooded cave, battling rising water and narrow passages as weather threatens to complicate the high profile mission. Rescue divers share the equipment usage guidelines with people trapped inside the cave. (Image: Reuters) Rescue teams in Laos are working around the clock to save the last two men trapped inside a flooded cave, days after a group of workers became stranded underground. The men were part of a larger group caught inside the cave system after heavy rains triggered flooding and blocked exit routes.
Most of those trapped have already been brought to safety, but two remain inside as rescue operations enter a critical phase. Authorities said teams are battling rising water levels, narrow passageways and challenging underground conditions as they attempt to reach the remaining survivors. Divers, military personnel and emergency responders have been deployed to the site, with pumps working continuously to remove water from the cave and create safer access routes. Officials have expressed optimism that the trapped men are still alive, with rescuers maintaining communication and supplying essential items where possible. The operation has drawn comparisons to previous high-profile cave rescues in Southeast Asia, including Thailand’s 2018 mission that captured global attention.
Local authorities said weather conditions remain a major concern, as additional rainfall could complicate rescue efforts and further raise water levels inside the cave system. Family members have gathered near the rescue site, anxiously awaiting updates as teams continue efforts to bring the final two men to safety. The cave rescue has become a major focus in Laos, with officials pledging to use all available resources to complete the operation successfully. Rescuers say their immediate priority is safely extracting the remaining men while minimising risks to both the trapped workers and emergency personnel involved in the mission. News18 Newsletter Handpicked stories, in your inbox A newsletter with the best of our journalism submit Location: Laos First Published: June 01, 2026, 18:28 IST News world Five Rescued, Two To Go: How Seven Men Searching For Gold Ended Up Trapped In A Laos Cave Disclaimer: Comments reflect users’ views, not News18’s.
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