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Survivor rescued in Venezuela eight days after twin earthquakes

On June 24, 2026, twin earthquakes of magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 struck Venezuela, causing widespread devastation. Eight days later, on Thursday, July 2, 2026, rescuers successfully recovered 43-year-old security guard Hernan Gil Flores from the rubble of a collapsed shopping center in Catia La Mar, La Guaira. The complex rescue operation lasted 70 hours and involved international teams from seven countries, including Chile, the United States, and Mexico. While official death toll reports vary between 2,300 and 2,645 due to the evolving situation, UN estimates suggest as many as 50,000 people remain missing. More than 12,000 people have been reported injured and thousands are homeless. Interim President Delsy Rodriguez declared a seven-day period of national mourning following the disaster. Medical reports indicate that Gil was alert, oriented, and in stable condition upon being transferred to a hospital.

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Venezuela earthquake survivor rescued after eight days
Sigmalive English · 3 July 2026, 09:09