A newborn baby has been pulled alive from the rubble 32 hours after two powerful earthquakes hit Venezuela. The dramatic rescue in La Guaira has given a ray of hope amid the massive destruction caused by the twin quakes on June 24, 2026.
The baby, only 18 days old, was trapped when a building collapsed. Rescue workers carefully removed the infant from under the debris and handed the unharmed child to the father. Shortly after, the mother was also rescued alive. Videos of the emotional moment spread quickly on social media, bringing tears of joy to people around the world.
The earthquakes, measuring 7.2 and 7.5 in magnitude, struck just seconds apart. They caused widespread damage in La Guaira and Caracas. Buildings collapsed, roads cracked, and thousands of people were affected. The death toll has reached nearly 1,000, with thousands still missing. Rescue teams are working day and night to find more survivors.
Venezuela has declared La Guaira a disaster zone. International help is arriving as the country struggles with this major tragedy.
