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Trapped in a cave for a week: Rescuers in Laos evacuate first of five villagers
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- On Friday night, rescuers in Laos evacuated the first of five villagers who have been trapped in a cave for more than a week by floodwaters.
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Rescuers bring out a person who was trapped in the cave in Xaisomboun Province via REUTERS - METTA THAM KALASIN RESCUE 01:48 Trapped in a cave for a week: Rescuers in Laos evacuate first of five villagers Asia / Pacific Issued on: 30/05/2026 - 12:16
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