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Rescue operation for trapped men in Laos cave called off
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Rescue teams, Laos authorities
Xaysomboun Province, Laos
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Rescue teams have called off the search for two men trapped in a semi-submerged cave in Xaysomboun province, Laos.
The site has become unstable due to heavy rain and flooding, making further rescue attempts too dangerous.
Five other men were previously rescued from the same cave.
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