Rescuers in central Laos searched Tuesday for seven villagers trapped inside a flooded cave in Xaisomboun province, with no contact since heavy rain blocked the exit after the group entered last week, Lao and Thai rescue teams said. Rescue accounts said the group went into the cave to look for gold, though AP reported there was no official confirmation of why they entered. The operation includes Lao rescue volunteers, local authorities and teams from Thailand, including cave-diving specialist...

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