In Laos, the rescue operation has successfully freed five men from a narrow, flooded cave. However, the search is still underway for two remaining individuals who are unaccounted for.
Survivors of the incident are reportedly assisting with the planning and execution of the search efforts, providing valuable insights into the cave's layout and conditions.
The ongoing efforts reflect the commitment of rescue teams to locate the missing men, as the situation remains critical and the challenges of the cave environment persist.
Updates
Update at 15:52 UTC on 2026-05-31
BBC World reported So far, five men have been freed from the narrow, flooded cave but efforts are ongoing to locate two more.
Sources: BBC World