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Coverage of cave in the Nexus archive.
- Scientists open a million-year-old time capsule hidden beneath New Zealand
A cave in New Zealand has revealed fossils from a 1-million-year-old ecosystem, including a potential flying ancestor of the kākāpō. The findings indicate that volcanic activity and climate changes were reshaping New Zealand's wildlife and causing extinctions before human arrival.
- Lost chapter of human evolution exposed after 300,000-year-old cave discovery
A 300,000-year-old cave discovery has revealed a lost chapter of human evolution. The findings expose previously unknown aspects of early human development.
- Laos cave survivor recounts days trapped in dark, flooded cave
A Laos cave survivor described being trapped for over a week in a flooded cave with six other Lao nationals who had entered to prospect for gold. The group was rescued after rising water blocked their exit in Xaisomboun province on May 30, 2026.
- 2 miners still missing in Laos cave, rescued 5 doing well
Two gold miners remain missing in a Laos cave, while five rescued miners are reported to be in good health. Efforts continue to locate the two still trapped.
- Laos cave rescuer describes moment trapped miners were freed
Mikko Passi, a rescue diver, described the moment miners were freed from a Laos cave after being trapped for 10 days. Two miners remain missing.
- Laos cave rescuer describes moment trapped miners were freed
Mikko Passi, a rescue diver in Laos, described the moment miners trapped for 10 days were freed. Two miners remain missing.
- Laos cave survivors help with plan to find last two missing men
Five men have been freed from a narrow, flooded cave in Laos, but efforts continue to locate two remaining missing individuals. Survivors are assisting in the search for the last two missing men.
- Laos cave survivors help with plan to find last two missing men
Five men have been freed from a flooded cave in Laos, and survivors are assisting efforts to locate the remaining two missing individuals.
- Rescuers free four more men from flooded Laos cave, two still missing
Rescuers freed four more men from a flooded cave in Laos, bringing the total number of rescued individuals to five out of seven. The men had entered the cave seeking gold and have been trapped for 10 days. Two remain missing.
- 4 more Laos miners freed from cave after being trapped for 10 days, rescuers say
Four more Laos miners who were trapped in a cave for 10 days have been freed, while two remain missing, according to rescuers.
- 4 more Laos miners freed from cave after being trapped for 10 days, rescuers say
Four more Laos miners trapped in a cave for 10 days were freed, while two remain missing. Rescuers confirmed the release of the four miners.
- Four more men freed from flooded Laos cave in hazardous rescue mission
Four miners trapped in a flooded cave in Laos for 10 days have been rescued, but two remain missing as divers continue to navigate hazardous, deluged tunnels. The rescue mission involves draining water and navigating sharp rocks and narrow passages.
- Trapped in a cave for a week: Rescuers in Laos evacuate first of five villagers
Rescuers in Laos evacuated the first of five villagers trapped in a cave for over a week by floodwaters. Divers located the group on Wednesday, and efforts continue to extricate the remaining individuals and search for two others still missing.
- Four more men freed from flooded Laos cave after 10 days
Four men were freed from a flooded cave in Laos after 10 days, but two of the seven villagers who initially entered the tunnels in search of gold on May 20 remain missing.
- SF Coast Guard crew rescues 3 people trapped in Santa Cruz cave
The United States Coast Guard rescued three people from a cave near Santa Cruz last weekend. The Coast Guard was alerted by Cal Fire officials requesting air assistance.
- 5/29: CBS Evening News
A bus crash in Virginia resulted in at least 5 deaths and 44 injuries. Divers successfully rescued the first miner trapped in a cave.
- 5/29: CBS Evening News
A bus crash in Virginia kills at least 5 people and injures 44 others. Divers rescue the first miner trapped in a cave.
- Rescuers are racing against time to reach 7 men trapped in a cave in Laos
Rescuers in Laos are working to reach seven men trapped in a cave for over a week. The situation involves ongoing rescue efforts, but no further details about the men or the cave's location are provided in the article.
- Laos: First villager rescued from flooded cave
The first villager has been rescued from a flooded cave in Laos. Seven villagers entered the cave last week and became trapped by flash flooding. Five of them were found two days ago alive and in good health.
- First of five men found alive in flooded Laos cave rescued
The first of five men trapped in a flooded cave in Laos was rescued after nine days. The man was led to safety by rescuers.
- Villager rescued from Laos cave, divers go back for others trapped
A villager was rescued from a Laos cave after being trapped for 10 days, and divers have resumed efforts to locate and rescue five other individuals still inside. Rescue crews initiated operations on Friday to extract the remaining trapped victims.
- Trapped Laos miners may have to scuba dive to escape dangerous cave
At least five miners trapped in a cave in Laos may need to scuba dive to escape. A diving instructor and rescue diver, Edd Sorenson, is providing insight on the risky rescue mission.
- Laos miners remain trapped in cave with oxygen running low
At least five miners are trapped in a cave in Laos with oxygen levels running low, prompting rescuers to consider teaching them to scuba dive for extraction.
- Rescue teams celebrate as survivors found in Laos cave
Rescue teams in Laos celebrated the discovery of survivors in a cave. The successful rescue operation highlights ongoing efforts to locate and save individuals trapped in the cave.
- 5 of 7 people stuck in Laos cave for more than a week found alive, rescuers say
Five of the seven people trapped in a Laos cave for over a week were found alive, while two remain missing. Rescuers confirmed the discovery, with Matt Gutman reporting on the development.
- Forest ranger details dramatic cave rescue of man stuck in crevice
A man hiking in Canaan, New York, was rescued after being stuck in a cave crevice for hours. Forest rangers successfully extracted him from the dangerous situation.
- Laos: Rescuers race to reach 7 trapped in flooded cave
Seven villagers in Laos are trapped in a flooded cave after flash flooding blocked their exit during a gold search. Thai experts, who previously assisted in the 2018 youth soccer team cave rescue, are part of the ongoing rescue effort.
- Bodies of Italian divers did not have optimal equipment, says rescuer
Four Italian divers were found in a cave, with rescuers noting that the bodies did not have optimal equipment. Images from the recovery operation reveal the challenging conditions faced by rescue teams in retrieving the bodies from the cave location.
- Bodies of Italian divers did not have optimal equipment, says rescuer
The bodies of four Italian divers were found in a cave with non-optimal equipment, complicating recovery efforts. Rescuers highlighted the challenges faced during the operation.