Five people found alive in flooded Laos cave, two remain missing

Five villagers stuck in a flooded cave in central Laos for more than a week were found alive, rescuers said Wednesday, but two others are missing.

According to Laotian and Thai rescuers, five of seven people trapped in the flooded cave were found alive on Wednesday. Seven Laotian villagers had entered the cave in central Xaysomboun province.

The cave is located in a rugged, remote area in Xaisomboun province's Longcheng district, approximately 120 kilometres north of the capital, Vientiane.

Rescuers confirmed that while five individuals have been located alive, two others remain missing. The search for the two missing individuals continues, according to officials involved in the operation.

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