Rescuers are racing against time to reach 7 men trapped in a cave in Laos

NPR | By Jan Camenzind Broomby

Published May 29, 2026 at 4:07 PM CDT

In Laos, rescue efforts are underway to reach seven men who have been trapped inside a cave for over a week.

Jan Camenzind Broomby

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