5 villagers trapped in flooded Laos cave freed after 10-day ordeal
South China Morning Post • 5/25/2026 – 5/30/2026
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2026-05-252026-05-30
Lindy Score Breakdown (V4.2)
5h
Age
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Sources
from cluster
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Hours Since Seen
Final Score50/100
CategoryLindy
StatusActive
Recency Multiplier97% (0.5^2/48)
Hero EligibleYes
Story Timeline
- 2026-05-25
- 2026-05-26
- 2026-05-27
- 2026-05-29
- 2026-05-305 villagers trapped in flooded Laos cave freed after 10-day ordeal (current)
Score BreakdownRisk 45
Source Reputation: Low-trust source (4/20 pts)
Consensus: Strong consensus: 6 independent sources
Age: Breaking news - too recent to assess longevity
Stories gain Lindy status through source reputation, network consensus, and time survival.
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