Rescuers race to free five people trapped in flooded cave in Laos | BBC News
BBC News • 2026-05-27T22:03:58Z • 1:52:00 • intermediate • News
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In a dramatic rescue mission, five men trapped in a flooded cave in Laos were found alive after a week of searching. Discover the details of this intense operation and test your knowledge with our quiz!
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complicated
/ˈkɒmplɪkeɪtɪd/
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involving many different and confusing aspects; complex.
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The project became complicated due to unforeseen circumstances.
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grueling
/ˈɡruːəlɪŋ/
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extremely tiring and demanding; exhausting.
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The marathon was a grueling test of endurance for all the participants.
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distressed
/dɪˈstrɛst/
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suffering from anxiety, sorrow, or pain; upset.
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She felt distressed after hearing the news of the accident.
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torrential
/təˈrɛnʧəl/
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relating to or denoting a sudden, violent, and copious outpouring of something, especially rain.
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The torrential rain caused severe flooding in the area.
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achievement
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a thing done successfully, typically by effort, courage, or skill.
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Graduating from college was a significant achievement in her life.
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extracting
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to remove or take out, especially by effort or force.
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The team focused on extracting valuable minerals from the mine.
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