Three-Year-Old Boy Rescued Alive Six Days After Venezuela Earthquakes

In a remarkable display of resilience, a three-year-old boy has been rescued alive from beneath the rubble of a collapsed building six days after powerful earthquakes devastated Venezuela. The child, identified as Klieber Morán, was found by a Jordanian rescue team in La Guaira state, one of the hardest-hit regions.

Video footage from the scene shows rescuers celebrating and applauding as the boy was carefully extracted from the debris and handed over to medical personnel. According to Jordan's Civil Defense, Klieber received immediate first aid before being transported to a hospital in Caracas. Venezuelan Assembly President Jorge Rodríguez confirmed the child's stable condition, with vital signs reportedly good. This rescue is considered extraordinary, occurring well beyond the critical 72-hour window typically associated with survivor chances.

Rodríguez stated that Klieber's survival offers continued hope, emphasizing that Venezuelan and international teams are persisting in their search efforts. Meanwhile, authorities have established shelters for those displaced by the earthquakes in La Guaira and other affected states. The humanitarian situation remains critical, with La Guaira experiencing severe shortages of food, essential services, and communication disruptions, leading to rising community tensions as access to aid is limited.

The UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) is requesting $15 million for temporary shelters and essential aid for approximately 30,000 affected individuals. The World Health Organization (WHO) has also warned of extreme pressure on the medical system and a high risk of vaccine-preventable disease outbreaks, such as measles and diphtheria. International rescue teams from the United States, Mexico, and numerous other countries are actively involved, utilizing specialized equipment and trained dogs. A significant humanitarian shipment of 47 tons, including emergency medical kits, has arrived in Venezuela.