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Two boys rescued from Venezuela earthquake rubble after days of being trapped

BBC News·June 28, 2026
Two boys rescued from Venezuela earthquake rubble after days of being trapped

Rescuers in Venezuela have successfully rescued two boys who were trapped under earthquake rubble for days. The rescue operation was a painstaking process, with one of the boys requiring a six-hour excavation effort to reach. Many residents are still searching through the rubble by hand, awaiting the arrival of heavy machinery to aid in the search and rescue efforts. The community remains hopeful of finding more survivors amidst the devastation.

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