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Miracle Rescues Emerge from Venezuela's Earthquake Rubble
29 Jun
Summary
- Over 1,400 lives lost, thousands injured in back-to-back earthquakes.
- International rescue teams and aid pour into the hardest-hit areas.
- Heartwarming moments include the rescue of a baby and two young boys.
Northern Venezuela has been struck by devastating back-to-back earthquakes, resulting in over 1,400 fatalities and extensive destruction, particularly in Caracas and La Guaira.
International support has been swift, with numerous countries sending search and rescue personnel, humanitarian aid, and medical supplies to the affected regions.
Despite the immense loss, heartwarming rescue operations have brought moments of joy. A baby was recovered from the rubble, along with two 11-year-old boys, one by a Colombian team and the other by a Mexican team.
Classes have been suspended for an additional week, and efforts are underway to assess building habitability. The interim president noted that rescue operations continue as long as there is hope.
The Vatican announced initial emergency aid of 100,000 euros, and Pope Leo XIV offered prayers for the Venezuelan people and gratitude to the rescue workers.
