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U.S. rescue team saves baby trapped under rubble

From El Nacional · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • U.S. search and rescue teams successfully saved an infant trapped under rubble after an earthquake in Venezuela.
  • The State Department highlighted the rescue as an example of humanitarian work amid the emergency, emphasizing that "every life saved is a victory."
  • International assistance teams are working with local authorities and other contingents to expedite search and rescue operations in devastated areas.

American search and rescue teams have successfully rescued an infant who was trapped beneath the rubble following a significant earthquake in Venezuela. The U.S. Department of State confirmed the operation, stating that specialists in collapsed structures safely extracted the baby and immediately transported the child for medical attention.

The State Department shared the news on social media, framing the rescue as a testament to humanitarian efforts during the ongoing emergency. "Against impossible odds, hope endures," the department stated, emphasizing that "every life saved is a victory" amidst the logistical deployment in La Guaira, one of the regions hardest hit by the tremors.

This infant rescue is part of a broader international aid effort in Venezuela. Various specialized teams are collaborating with local authorities and other international contingents to accelerate search and rescue operations across the affected areas. The U.S. delegation is utilizing advanced equipment, including subterranean listening devices and thermal cameras, to detect signs of life in critical zones.

The successful extraction of the baby has provided a much-needed boost to the ongoing operations of rescue corps. These teams are concentrating their efforts during these critical hours, focusing on finding survivors amidst the concrete debris.

Against impossible odds, hope endures. Every life saved is a victory.

โ€” U.S. Department of StateA statement released by the U.S. Department of State on social media highlighting the successful rescue operation.
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Originally published by El Nacional in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.