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Girl Survives 32 Hours Under Rubble, Eats Condiments
7 Jul
Summary
- A 12-year-old girl survived 32 hours trapped under earthquake rubble.
- She ate ketchup and grated cheese to stay conscious during her ordeal.
- A volunteer named Viktor was instrumental in her eventual rescue.
A young girl in Venezuela endured a harrowing 32-hour ordeal trapped beneath earthquake debris. Following powerful back-to-back earthquakes on June 24th, the 12-year-old found herself buried after her apartment building collapsed. During her entrapment, she survived by consuming condiments such as ketchup and grated cheese to maintain consciousness.
Initially, first responders and firefighters declared her situation impossible and left the scene. However, hope was rekindled when a volunteer named Viktor heard her calls for help. Viktor's persistent efforts and reassurance of the trapped girl were crucial in coordinating a rescue.
Ultimately, with the aid of people gathered and using vehicle lights, rescuers were able to create an opening. The viral video captured the moment she emerged with minor injuries, including a fractured foot, and was reunited with her family. She is now living with her grandmother, having experienced the psychological impact of the traumatic event.
