Rescuers in Venezuela have successfully pulled a young boy and a mother carrying her baby from the rubble, days after a series of powerful earthquakes devastated parts of the country. The dramatic rescues occurred in the state of Sucre, where the quakes, which began on June 25, have caused widespread destruction and claimed numerous lives.
Rescue Operations Continue Amid Aftershocks
According to officials, the boy, estimated to be around 10 years old, was found trapped under debris in the town of Cumaná. Rescue teams worked tirelessly for hours to free him, using specialized equipment to carefully remove concrete and steel. The mother and her infant were discovered in a nearby collapsed building, where they had been sheltering. Both were reported to be in stable condition after being rushed to a local hospital.
The earthquakes, which included a magnitude 7.3 tremor, have left thousands homeless and overwhelmed local emergency services. The government has declared a state of emergency in the affected regions, with military personnel deployed to assist in search and rescue efforts.
International Aid Arrives
International aid has begun to arrive, with neighboring countries sending medical teams, supplies, and heavy lifting equipment. The United Nations has also pledged support, coordinating relief efforts through its disaster response agencies. Many survivors are still missing, and the death toll is expected to rise as rescuers continue to sift through the wreckage.
Local residents have expressed gratitude for the rescues but remain anxious about the possibility of more aftershocks. Seismologists have warned that further tremors could occur in the coming days, complicating rescue operations and recovery efforts.
According to the Venezuelan government, at least 45 people have been confirmed dead, and more than 1,500 have been injured. The full extent of the damage is still being assessed, but early estimates suggest that thousands of buildings have been destroyed or rendered uninhabitable.
