La Guaira Earthquake Aftermath
6 articles from 5 countries
Access to Venezuela's La Guaira state, the earthquake epicenter, is under military control with strict restrictions. While a newborn was rescued alive after 32 hours, hopes are minimal for finding survivors in collapsed structures, and rescuers describe harrowing recovery efforts.
Man Risks Life to Rescue Neighbors During El Paraíso Earthquakes
- Omar Vega risked his life to rescue neighbors from a collapsing building during earthquakes in El Paraíso, Venezuela. - The 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude earthquakes caused widespread damage, with over 2,000 fatalities reported, particularly in La Guaira. - Vega, drawing on past experience, broke down doors and helped evacuate residents, including an elderly woman and a pregnant woman, from the damaged …
Venezuela Continues Rescue and Debris Removal Eight Days After Earthquakes
- Rescue and debris removal efforts continue in La Guaira, Venezuela, eight days after devastating earthquakes. - International rescuers saved one person from the rubble after an 8-day operation, offe…
Venezuela earthquake survivor rescued after eight days under rubble
- Hernán Gil, a building security guard, was rescued on Thursday after being trapped for eight days following earthquakes in Venezuela. - The rescue operation, involving international teams, lasted ne…
"Every step had to be very careful": Chilean firefighter recounts La Guaira rescue
- A Chilean firefighter recounted the challenging rescue of a 43-year-old man who survived eight days trapped under building debris in La Guaira, Venezuela. - The survivor, Hernán Gil, was found in a …
Three-year-old rescued alive six days after Venezuela earthquake
- A three-year-old child was rescued alive from earthquake rubble in Venezuela six days after the disaster. - The rescue occurred as tens of thousands remain without adequate shelter, with nearly 2,00…
Man Rescued Alive After 8 Days Under Rubble; Global Aid Rises for Venezuela
- A man, Hernán Gil, was rescued alive after being trapped for eight days under 140 tons of rubble following major earthquakes in Venezuela. - International aid has increased, with contributions from …