Rescuers stop search for last two men lost in Laos cave
The search and rescue team say it is ‘high risk’ to continue the operation.

The search and rescue team say it is ‘high risk’ to continue the operation.


![Rescuers gather after evacuating villagers trapped for more than a week in a flooded cave in Xaisomboun province, Laos. [Association of Volunteers for Lao People via AP]](https://aljazeeranews-mggx1uo47w.edgeone.app/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/AP26150329646537-1780149251.jpg?resize=770%2C513&quality=80)






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