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Miracle Rescue: Man Pulled Alive After 8 Days Under Rubble
3 Jul
Summary
- A man was rescued eight days after earthquakes struck Venezuela.
- He survived for eight days in a pocket of air under nearly 30 feet of debris.
- International rescue teams worked tirelessly to free the survivor.
A man has been miraculously rescued eight days after devastating earthquakes struck Venezuela. Hernán Alberto Gil Flores, 43, was extricated from nearly 29 feet of debris in La Guaira, the area most severely impacted by the powerful tremors.
His survival was made possible by a small security cabin that protected him from falling debris and maintained a vital pocket of air. Rescuers initially made contact with Gil Flores on Saturday, enduring unstable conditions, rain, and aftershocks.
International rescue teams from the United States, Portugal, Costa Rica, and Mexico collaborated with Chilean firefighters. They used specialized equipment to maintain contact and pass water and liquid nutrients to Gil Flores during the final days of the arduous rescue operation.
