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5 Laos nationals trapped in cave ate gold-bearing rocks for survival, rescue underway for 4 others

5 Laos nationals trapped in cave ate gold-bearing rocks for survival, rescue underway for 4 others

Matichon•General•11h ago

Reader Briefing

Five Lao nationals trapped in a cave for days survived by eating gold-bearing rocks before rescue operations intensified.

  • •Seven people were trapped in a cave in Chaiyaphum province following heavy rain and flash floods.
  • •Five of the trapped individuals were found and have been rescued.
  • •The rescued individuals reportedly ate gold-bearing rocks to sustain themselves.
  • •Rescue efforts are ongoing for the remaining individuals.
  • •The first rescued person, Mr. Mued, underwent rehabilitation with medical guidance.

Overview

  • •On May 19, a group of villagers entered a cave searching for gold in Chaiyaphum province, resulting in seven people becoming trapped due to flash floods.
  • •Heavy rain led to flash floods that blocked the exit of the cave, trapping seven individuals.
  • •Thai and Finnish divers were able to reach the trapped individuals, locating five of them.
  • •Metta Tham Kalasin Rescue Unit announced the rescue of one Lao national at 8:37 PM on May 29, a process that took 37 minutes.
  • •Four other trapped individuals are currently being assessed for their condition.
  • •Rescue efforts are accelerating to search for the remaining two individuals.
  • •Head of the rescue team, Kengkat Bongkaowong, stated that proper physical rehabilitation is crucial for the rescued victim.
  • •The five trapped individuals consumed two trays of gold-bearing rocks to survive, demonstrating their dire situation.

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Key Quotes

เก่งกาจ บ้งกาวงศ์
"The first victim rescued from the cave. Proper physical rehabilitation is very important. Credit goes to the support team and medical staff who provided correct guidance."
ผู้ประสบภัยคนแรก ที่ช่วยเหลือออกจากถ้ำ การฟื้นฟูร่างกายที่ถูกวิธี เป็นเรื่องสำคัญจำเป็นมาก ต้องยกเครดิตนี้ให้ทีมหลังบ้านและทีมแพทย์ที่คอยติดตามให้คำแนะนำแก่พวกเราอย่างถูกต้อง
เก่งกาจ บ้งกาวงศ์
"Astonished. All 5 trapped individuals ate 2 trays of gold-bearing rocks to survive."
ตะลึง คนทั้ง 5 ที่ติดถ้ำ กินไม้ร่อนทองหมดไป 2 ถาด ประทังชีวิต

Key Entities

Organization

Villagers in Chaiyaphum Province(ชาวบ้านในจ.ไชยสมบูรณ์)
Individuals who were exploring a cave and became trapped due to flash floods.
Metta Tham Kalasin Rescue Unit(หน่วยกู้ภัยเมตตาธรรมกาฬสินธุ์)
The rescue organization that announced the successful extraction of one of the trapped Lao nationals.

Person

Mr. Mued(นายมืด)
The first Lao national rescued from the cave, who required a narrow passage to exit.
Kengkat Bongkaowong(เก่งกาจ บ้งกาวงศ์)
Head of the rescue team who provided updates on the rescue operation and shared details about the rescued individuals' survival methods.

Place

Cave(ถ้ำ)
The location where seven Lao nationals were trapped due to a flash flood.

Stat

Gold(ทองคำ)
The substance villagers were searching for in the cave; parts of the cave walls containing it were consumed by the trapped individuals.