Eight Days Under the Rubble: The Miraculous Rescue of Hernán in Venezuela
· Telemundo McAllen (KTLM)
Hernán Gil, a 43-year-old security guard, was rescued after being trapped for eight days under the rubble of a building in Catia La Mar, Venezuela, following two powerful earthquakes on June 24. His small security booth provided a protective air pocket amidst the debris. Rescue operations began formally on Monday, involving around 100 rescuers from various countries, including Chile and the U.S. Gil maintained communication with rescuers, who provided him with hydration and medication. His wife, Gusbimar González, waited anxiously outside the collapsed building. The Venezuelan government reported over 6,461 rescues and significant casualties from the earthquakes.
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