A man was rescued from a flooded cave in Laos after spending nine days trapped underground

A man was rescued from a flooded cave in Laos. He had been trapped underground for nine days. Rescue workers found him alive. This was very good news.

The man was in the cave with four other men. All five men went into the cave together. Then heavy rain came. The rain filled the cave with water. The men could not leave. They were stuck.

After nine days, rescue workers reached the man. He was very tired and thin. His clothes were dirty and wet. But he was alive. The rescue workers helped him walk to safety. They gave him water and food.

This man was the first of the five to be rescued. The rescue workers are now looking for the other four men. The workers are using boats and ropes. They have special tools to help them. Many people are working together to save the men.

The cave rescue is very difficult. The water is cold. The space is small. It is dark inside. Rescue workers must be very careful. They must move slowly. They must check the water level all the time.

People around the world are watching this story. They hope all five men will be safe soon. Rescue workers will not stop. They will work day and night to find the other men. This is a dangerous job. But these workers are brave.

Inspired by reporting from BBC News.