Search in Flooded Cave for 7 Gold Mining Villagers in Laos Enters Sixth Day The rescue efforts currently underway in central Xaysomboun province, Laos, to locate seven gold mining villagers trapped inside a flooded cave have entered their sixth day.
The incident is a stark reminder of the country's long standing issue with unregulated mining practices.
Thai teams are involved in the rescue mission, which has shed light on the complex nature of transnational mining operations in Laos.