in brief
- Seven people have been trapped in a cave in Laos’ central Xaisomboun province since 20 May.
- A rescue team involved in the 2018 Thai cave rescue that captured global attention is on the scene.
A major international operation is underway in Laos to rescue seven people trapped inside a flooded cave in scenes reminiscent of a 2018 rescue in Thailand.
A rescue team led by local officials is being supported by experts from Thailand and a diver from Finland, both of whom were involved in the 2018 Thai cave rescue that captivated global…



