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Five villagers found alive in Laos cave as search continues for two missing
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Video appears to show divers discovering group sitting on a rock surrounded by flood water, as search efforts continue for the missing Five villagers stuck in a flooded cave in central Laos for more than a week have been found alive, rescuers said on Wednesday, but two others are missing.The villagers entered the cave in Xaisomboun province on 19 May, but heavy rain triggered flash flooding that blocked the exit and trapped seven people, according to Lao and Thai rescue teams involved in the operation. Continue reading...
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