Four men have been rescued from a flooded cave in Laos after a desperate 10-day ordeal. The men, all local workers, were trapped when monsoon rains caused the cave to flood rapidly. A multinational rescue effort, led by British cave divers known for their role in the Thai cave rescue, pulled the men to safety.
The operation took 10 hours, with the final man emerging at 2 am local time. The British team, working with Laotian authorities, used advanced diving equipment to navigate narrow, flooded passages. Local officials praised the team's courage.
The men are now recovering in hospital, suffering from exhaustion but no life-threatening injuries. This operation is a rare piece of good news in a region hit by devastating floods. The British team's heroism echoes the 2018 Thai rescue, showing their expertise remains vital in such crises.
