1 miner rescued in dangerous operation after over a week trapped in flooded Laos cave: “He’s healthy and he’s alive” One gold miner has been rescued from a flooded cave in Laos after being trapped for nine days due to monsoon rains. The perilous two-hour operation required divers to navigate difficult, submerged conditions with the miner in a “trust-me dive.” Rescue efforts continue for the four remaining miners, with two others believed to be deceased.

• One gold miner was rescued from a flooded cave in Laos after being trapped for nine days.
• The rescue operation was dangerous and complex, involving divers navigating murky, submerged passages.
• Seven miners were trapped, five were located, and one has been rescued.
• Two miners are believed to be deceased and beyond the reach of rescuers.
• Rescue efforts are ongoing for the remaining four miners.
• Pumping water out of the cave has had limited success.
• The rescue team has requested immunity from the Laos government in case of fatalities.