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Four More Laos Gold Miners Rescued From Cave Where They Spent 10 Days Trapped
Updated on: May 30, 2026 / 7:07 PM EDT / CBS News
TL;DR
- Four additional gold miners have been rescued from a flooded cave in Laos.
- They had been trapped for more than a week, with one miner rescued the previous day.
- Receding water levels, aided by pumping efforts, allowed divers to bring the miners out.
- Photos show the rescued miners receiving oxygen and wrapped in foil blankets.
- A group of seven miners entered the cave ten days ago, facing difficult conditions even before the flooding.
- Two miners remain missing within the cave system.
- The first rescue was a dangerous operation where divers guided the miner through submerged areas.
- Rescue efforts will continue for the two missing miners, though there are concerns they may not be alive or are trapped in inaccessible areas.