Four more men freed from flooded Laos cave

Reuters

Four men who were trapped inside a flooded cave in Laos for 10 days have been freed, Thai rescuers say – a day after another man was rescued.

They are among Seven Lao nationals who entered the narrow tunnels in search for gold but were cut off inside the cave in the remote mountain area of central Xaysomboun province after flash floods hit on 20 May.

Only five were found alive by rescuers on Wednesday. Two men are still missing.

The cave system, which extends deep underground, is also extremely narrow, with some chambers measuring only about 50cm (20in) wide, rescuers say.