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11-year old rescued in Venezuela after 70 hours under rubble

TASS English · 2026-06-27

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• What happened: An 11-year-old boy named Moises was rescued alive from the rubble of a collapsed building in Venezuela after being trapped for 70 hours following a deadly earthquake. • Why it matters: This successful rescue operation by Colombian rescuers brings hope for finding other survivors and highlights the ongoing efforts and dedication of rescue teams in disaster situations. • What to watch next: Continued rescue operations in Venezuela as teams search for more survivors and assess the damage caused by the earthquake.

Earthquake in Venezuela11-year old rescued in Venezuela after 70 hours under rubble The child was pulled from the rubble by Colombian rescuersMEXICO, June 28. /TASS/. Colombian rescuers pulled an 11-year-old boy alive from the rubble of a collapsed building in Venezuela 70 hours after the deadly earthquake, the Colombian Defense Ministry wrote on the X social network. "USAR COL-1 [rescue unit] managed to rescue 11-year-old Moises alive after 70 hours under the rubble. This success brings hope and invigorates the effort to find and rescue other survivors," the ministry said. It also commended the devotion and courage of rescuers, who "continue to tirelessly work in the same building." 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