The villagers entered the cave on May 19, but heavy rain triggered flash flooding that blocked their exit, according to rescue teams involved in the operation.

Thai teams have joined the mission, as rescuers share photos of the treacherous conditions in the cave tunnel.

Rescuers are racing to reach seven people trapped in a cave in central Laos. The group entered the cave in Xaisomboun province on May 19 to search for gold, but heavy rain caused…