Search continues for 7 villagers trapped in a flooded Laos cave

BANGKOK (AP) — A search operation for seven villagers trapped inside a flooded cave in central Laos entered its seventh day on Tuesday, as rescuers encountered difficult terrain and weather as they are trying to reach the group whose condition remains unknown. The villagers entered the cave in Xaisomboun province on May 19, but heavy rain triggered flash flooding that blocked the exit, according to Lao and Thai rescue teams involved in the operation. Advertisement Article continues below this ad The Lao organization Rescue Volunteer for People, which is working closely with the local authorities, posted on its Facebook page…