In Laos, the first of five people trapped in a flooded cave has been rescued
Kyiv • UNN
Rescuers have brought the first of five men to the surface from a flooded cave in Laos. An international team of divers continues the evacuation of the remaining individuals.
Rescuers have brought to the surface the first of five villagers who were found alive the day before in a flooded cave in Laos. This was reported by AP and AFP, according to UNN.
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The rescue operation is ongoing with the participation of Lao and Thai specialists. Rescuers posted a video on social media showing the rescued man exiting the cave with the help of rescue team members.
The search lasted several days
On Wednesday, rescuers discovered five people in the cave and provided them with water and food. An international team of divers, including Finnish specialist Mikko Paasi, is participating in the rescue operation.
Initially, it was believed that seven people could have been in the cave. However, the men who were found informed rescuers that no one else was with them.
After being brought to the surface, the first rescued person was handed over to medics for examination. Rescuers are continuing their work to evacuate the remaining people from the cave. The circumstances under which they became trapped underground are currently being clarified.