Five miners found alive in flooded Laos cave | 7NEWS
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Five men trapped in a flooded cave system in Xaisomboun Province, Laos for nine days have been found alive, though two others remain missing. The rescue operation faces extreme challenges including narrow 50-centimetre-high tunnels, 27 metres of underwater passages, high carbon dioxide levels, and unstable walls. Australian cave dive expert Josh Richards and rescue expert Arnold Dix are assisting in the dangerous extraction mission, with rescuers debating whether to use sedation and scuba equipment or drain the tunnels before monsoon rains intensify. Subscribe and set 🔔 » https://7news.link/YTSubscribe | For the latest Australian news and breaking news alerts, connect with 7NEWS online: Visit » https://7news.com.au 7Plus » https://7plus.com.au/ 7NEWS Podcast » https://open.spotify.com/user/dm9fk9hzoe68ibpttheragdgi Facebook » https://www.facebook.com/7NewsAustralia TikTok » https://www.tiktok.com/@7newsaustralia Instagram » https://www.instagram.com/7newsaustralia/ X » https://x.co
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