'I ate ketchup and cheese', says Venezuelan girl trapped under quake rubble for 32 hours
Summary
A 12-year-old Venezuelan girl named Fabiana was trapped under rubble for 32 hours after two strong earthquakes hit her area on June 24, 2024. She survived with only minor injuries by staying calm, moving rubble, and finding some ketchup and cheese to stay conscious until rescuers arrived.Key Facts
- Two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela nearly at the same time on June 24, 2024.
- The second earthquake had a magnitude of 7.5, one of the strongest in a century for the country.
- Fabiana was inside her home when the building collapsed and she got trapped under debris.
- She remained trapped for 32 hours with a fractured foot and minor cuts and scrapes.
- Fabiana found a bottle of ketchup and grated cheese, which helped her stay alert.
- A nurse trapped nearby called out and heard Fabiana respond, leading to hope for rescue.
- Firefighters searched for Fabiana but initially could not find her.
- She used her phone to record a video message as a way to signal for help.
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