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Rescuers evacuate the first of 5 villagers found trapped in a cave in Laos; 2 still missing
Rescue divers in Laos have safely evacuated the first of five villagers trapped in a cave for over a week due to floodwaters.
What happened
According to ABC7 Bay Area’s source item, Rescuers evacuate the first of 5 villagers found trapped in a cave in Laos; 2 still missing, Rescue divers in Laos have safely evacuated the first of five villagers trapped in a cave for over a week due to floodwaters.
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- Rescuers evacuate the first of 5 villagers found trapped in a cave in Laos; 2 still missingABC7 Bay Area - 2026-05-29T14:51:11+00:00
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