A Jordanian search and rescue team saved a three-year-old child trapped beneath earthquake rubble in Venezuela after six days. The successful rescue provided a rare moment of hope as recovery efforts continue following the country’s devastating earthquakes. The operation highlights ongoing international rescue efforts amid one of Venezuela’s deadliest natural disasters.
According to Jordan’s state news agency, the rescue took place in the Venezuelan capital, Caracas, where buildings collapsed during the powerful earthquakes. A spokesperson for Jordan’s Public Security Directorate said rescuers carefully removed debris over several hours using specialized rescue equipment. The team also relied on thermal imaging technology to continuously monitor the child’s location throughout the operation.
The spokesperson said the child was rescued safely without suffering any injuries. Team doctors and medical personnel immediately provided first aid before transferring the child to a nearby hospital for further medical evaluation. The successful operation came despite the difficult conditions facing rescue teams working in heavily damaged areas.
The rescue follows days of intensive international search operations after the catastrophic earthquakes struck Venezuela. Emergency teams from several countries continue searching collapsed buildings for survivors while recovering victims from the debris. The child is among the few survivors rescued several days after the disaster, offering encouragement to families still awaiting news of missing relatives.
According to Venezuelan National Assembly President Jorge Rodríguez, the earthquakes have claimed 1,719 lives and injured 5,034 people. He added that thousands of people remain missing as authorities continue rescue and recovery efforts across the affected regions.