One gold miner rescued after week trapped in flooded Laos cave; more remain stranded
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Matt Gutman, Kerry Breen
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Summary
A dangerous rescue operation successfully brought one gold miner out of a flooded cave in Laos, where he had been trapped for over a week due to monsoon rains. The two-hour operation was perilous, and the rescued miner was reported to be healthy and alive. The rescue highlights the ongoing challenges faced by miners in the region during the monsoon season.
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The two-hour operation was perilous
Monsoon rains have trapped a group for over a week
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