A three-year-old boy was rescued from earthquake rubble in Caracas on Tuesday, six days after devastating earthquakes struck Venezuela. His rescue offered a rare moment of hope as emergency crews continued searching for survivors.
The Jordanian rescue team located the child beneath the debris and safely pulled him to the surface. Moreover, video footage showed rescue workers celebrating after discovering the boy alive.
Medical teams immediately provided first aid before transporting him to a nearby hospital. Rescue workers also covered him with a blanket and cleaned his face inside the ambulance.
Rescue Offers Hope Amid Devastating Disaster
The Jordanian Civil Defense said the child’s vital signs were stable after the rescue. Furthermore, the team informed local authorities immediately following the successful operation.
Experts consider the first 72 hours after an earthquake the most critical period for finding survivors. Nevertheless, the boy survived for six days beneath the collapsed structure, defying typical rescue expectations.
Last week’s powerful earthquakes measured magnitudes of 7.2 and 7.5. Consequently, they caused one of Latin America’s deadliest earthquake disasters in recent years.
Thousands Rescued as Search Efforts Continue
The twin earthquakes destroyed residential buildings and left thousands of people missing. In addition, entire neighbourhoods in La Guaira, north of Caracas, suffered extensive destruction.
Emergency teams have continued round-the-clock search and rescue operations across the affected areas. According to Venezuelan parliamentary president Jorge Rodriguez, rescuers have saved 6,461 people since the earthquakes struck.
However, the disaster has claimed nearly 2,000 lives, while authorities continue searching for those still trapped beneath the rubble. The boy’s rescue has become a symbol of hope amid the country’s ongoing humanitarian crisis.
