5 villagers missing in a flooded Laos cave for more than a week have been found alive, rescuers say (opens in new tab)

In this image released by Metta Tham Rescue Kalasin, rescuers try to reach people who have been trapped in a cave in Xaisomboun province, Laos, Tuesday, May 26, 2026. (Metta Tham Rescue Kalasin via AP)2026-05-27T10:21:59Z BANGKOK (AP) — Five villagers for more than a week were found alive, rescuers said Wednesday, but two others are missing. The villagers entered the cave in Xaisomboun province on May 19, but heavy rain triggered flash flooding that blocked the exit and trapped seven people, ...