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Rescue Teams Search for Seven Miners Trapped in Laos Flooded Tunnel

Rescue crews in Laos are attempting to reach seven artisanal gold miners who became trapped seven days ago after early monsoon rains flooded their tunnel. A lead diver stated the team maintains hope the miners remain alive.

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Rescue teams in Laos are working to reach seven artisanal gold miners trapped in a flooded tunnel for seven days. Officials said early monsoon rains across southern Asia caused the flooding that blocked the miners' exit. The lead diver on the operation said the team holds hope the miners are still alive. CBS News reported the statement during coverage of the ongoing effort.

Rescuers face flooded passages and unstable ground while attempting to reach the miners. Officials have not released details on the miners' identities or the exact location of the tunnel. No timeline for reaching the trapped workers has been announced.

Key Facts

Seven miners trapped
Artisanal gold miners in Laos
Seven days duration
Time since tunnel flooded by monsoon rains
Lead diver statement
Team maintains hope miners remain alive
laosmining-accidentrescue-operationmonsoon-flooding

Story Timeline

2 events
  1. Seven days ago

    Early monsoon rains flooded a tunnel trapping seven artisanal gold miners.

    1 sourceCBS News
  2. Today

    Lead diver stated the rescue team has high hopes the miners are still alive.

    1 sourceCBS News

Potential Impact

  1. 01

    Continued monsoon rains could further complicate access to the tunnel.

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PublishedMay 26, 2026, 11:43 PM
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CBS NewsLead diver in Laos rescue mission says, "We have high hopes that they are still alive"

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