An 18-day-old baby was rescued alive from rubble 32 hours after two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela, bringing a rare moment of hope after widespread destruction.
The rescue took place in La Guaira, where a building collapsed during the twin quakes.
Infant Pulled From Rubble
Rescue workers carefully removed the newborn from under debris and handed the child to the father. The baby was reported to be unharmed.
The child’s mother was also rescued alive shortly afterward, adding to the emotional moment for the family and rescue teams.
Twin Quakes Cause Heavy Damage
The earthquakes were reported at magnitudes of 7.2 and 7.5 and struck within seconds of each other.
They caused significant damage in La Guaira and surrounding areas, leaving rescue workers searching through collapsed structures for survivors.
Hope Amid Disaster
Videos of the rescue spread widely online, drawing emotional reactions as people followed recovery efforts after the disaster.
