Five of the seven local residents who were trapped for about ten days inside a cave flooded by heavy rains in Laos have been successfully rescued. (Article omitted) The seven villagers had entered the cave on May 20, but became trapped when heavy rainfall flooded the entrance and blocked their exit. (Article omitted) Rescue divers searching for them discovered five survivors on May 27, gathered together approximately 300 meters from the cave entrance. (Article omitted) Local