Seven trapped, time running out; Thai heroes make entry as flooded Laos cave rescue turns desperate

In Laos, seven villagers are fighting for survival inside a flooded cave, cut off for five days after sudden flash floods blocked their escape. As rain keeps pounding and tunnels stay submerged, veterans of Thailand’s 2018 Tham Luang rescue have rushed in, leading more than 100 rescuers racing nature to reach them alive.