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Miracle Rescue: Boy Found Alive 6 Days After Quake
1 Jul
Summary
- A three-year-old boy was rescued alive six days after devastating earthquakes.
- The child was found in La Guaira state, one of the hardest-hit areas.
- Thousands are still in urgent need of food and shelter following the tremors.
A remarkable rescue has brought a glimmer of hope to Venezuela, where a three-year-old boy was found alive six days after powerful earthquakes struck the nation. Rescuers pulled the child, identified as Klieber Morán, from the wreckage in La Guaira state. This miraculous survival occurred well after the typical survival window for those trapped under debris.
The devastating earthquakes, registering magnitudes of 7.2 and 7.5, have left over 1,943 people dead and more than 10,000 injured. An initial assessment suggests that nearly 60,000 buildings may have been destroyed or damaged. The situation remains dire for tens of thousands who are in urgent need of food and shelter, with basic services severely disrupted in affected areas.
International aid, including humanitarian supplies and health kits, has begun arriving. However, health services are under extreme pressure, raising concerns about potential disease outbreaks. The focus remains on ongoing search efforts and providing essential support to survivors as the nation grapples with the immense aftermath of the disaster.
