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US Rescue Team Saves Infant from Venezuelan Earthquake Rubble

From Hankyoreh · () Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • A US search and rescue team rescued an infant trapped under rubble following a strong earthquake in Venezuela.
  • The earthquake has claimed over 1,400 lives, with international rescue teams arriving to aid in the search for survivors.
  • The US State Department shared the rescue, calling it a victory and highlighting the ongoing efforts amidst devastating loss.

In the midst of devastation following a powerful earthquake in Venezuela, a glimmer of hope emerged as a US search and rescue team successfully pulled an infant from beneath collapsed buildings. The dramatic rescue, announced by the US State Department, offered a moment of triumph amidst a growing death toll that has surpassed 1,400.

Hope endures in the face of impossible odds. U.S. Search and Rescue teams rescued an infant from under the rubble following the earthquake in Venezuela. Every life saved is a victory.

— US State DepartmentAnnouncing the successful rescue of an infant from earthquake debris.

International rescue teams have been converging on the affected areas as the search for survivors enters its critical phase. The US State Department shared the news via social media, stating, "Hope endures in the face of impossible odds." The agency emphasized that "every life saved is a victory," underscoring the relentless efforts to find those still trapped.

According to AP, the confirmed death toll reached 1,430, with the Venezuelan government reporting at least 68,900 people missing based on family reports. The US deployed specialized search and rescue teams from Fairfax County, Virginia, and Los Angeles to assist in the arduous task. Secretary of State Antony Blinken had previously stressed the urgent need for search and rescue operations, noting the vast number of collapsed structures requiring extensive efforts.

The most urgent need is search and rescue. There are many collapsed buildings, and we need a lot of help digging through the rubble.

— Antony BlinkenHighlighting the critical need for rescue operations in the immediate aftermath of the earthquake.

Amidst the international aid, local frustration is also mounting. Residents in La Guaira have been seen digging through concrete debris with shovels, ropes, and their bare hands in a desperate search for loved ones. Some have voiced dissatisfaction with the government's response, while Reuters reported that over 1,600 foreign rescuers are on the ground, with more en route.

The next 48 to 72 hours are a critical window for short-term response. We must rescue those buried under the rubble while they can still be saved.

— Antony BlinkenEmphasizing the time-sensitive nature of rescue efforts.
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Originally published by Hankyoreh in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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