Dossier
Longcheng district
Coverage of Longcheng district in the Nexus archive.
- 5 villagers missing in a flooded Laos cave for more than a week have been found alive, rescuers say
Five villagers trapped in a flooded cave in Xaisomboun province, Laos, for over a week were found alive by rescuers, though two remain missing. The cave flooding occurred after heavy rains, and international rescue teams, including divers from Thailand's 2018 cave rescue operation, are assisting in the effort.
- Search continues for 7 villagers trapped in a flooded Laos cave
Seven villagers are trapped in a flooded cave in Xaisomboun province, Laos, after heavy rains blocked their exit. Rescuers from Laos and Thailand are navigating challenging terrain and pumping water to locate the group, believed to be mining for gold despite safety warnings.