Man rescued after more than a week trapped in flooded cave in Laos

Rescuers have begun removing miners trapped in a flooded cave in Laos for more than a week, with video showing the efforts as they ran late into the night local time.

Rescuers have begun removing miners trapped in a flooded cave in Laos for more than a week, with video showing the efforts as they ran late into the night local time.

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Footage shared on social media late Friday local time showed a rescued man, who appeared weak and disheveled, being propped up as he emerged from a narrow crevice before being taken to waiting medical assistance.

Kengkard Bongkawong, President of the Mettatham Association Rescue Unit, confirmed that one person had been rescued, and that four remained inside and “are awaiting further assessment.”