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'Not far away': Rescuers confident of reaching group trapped in Laos cave

ABC Australia · May 26, 2026, 10:58 PM · Also reported by 4 other sources

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Topic:Disasters, Accidents and Emergency Incidents
Rescuers have removed 15 metres of obstacles and say they are close to reaching a group of people stuck in a Laos cave.
The group became stuck several days ago after heavy rain caused a landslide.

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Topic:Disasters, Accidents and Emergency Incidents

Rescuers have removed 15 metres of obstacles and say they are close to reaching a group of people stuck in a Laos cave.

The group became stuck several days ago after heavy rain caused a landslide.

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'Not far away': Rescuers confident of reaching group trapped in Laos cave

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