Videos show U.S. rescue team pull mother, baby from rubble in Venezuela
Summary
A U.S. rescue team saved a mother and her 9-month-old baby from the rubble of a collapsed building after two earthquakes hit Venezuela, killing over 1,400 people. Multiple countries, including the U.S., Mexico, and El Salvador, are helping with rescue and relief efforts amid widespread destruction and many missing people.Key Facts
- Two earthquakes struck Venezuela, causing buildings to collapse and killing more than 1,400 people.
- A U.S. Urban Search and Rescue team pulled a mother and her baby from the rubble; both had minor injuries.
- The U.S. military deployed about 100 airmen to manage airport traffic and 130 Marines to reopen a key port in La Guaira.
- Other countries like Mexico, El Salvador, and Switzerland are also involved in rescue operations.
- Venezuelan officials say about 200 people have been rescued, but around 51,000 are still missing or unaccounted for.
- The earthquakes happened very close together in time and were shallow, causing strong damage near the surface.
- Many survivors are searching on their own for loved ones because of limited government aid in some areas.
- Rescue teams emphasize the first 48 to 72 hours after a disaster are crucial for finding people alive.
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