Three‑year‑old rescued six days after Venezuelan quakes
A Jordanian rescue team has pulled a 3‑year‑old boy alive from the rubble in La Guaira, Venezuela six days after two powerful earthquakes. The child, named Klieber Morán, was found under collapsed debris, seen by interim President Delcy Rodríguez as a beacon of hope amid the disaster.
The twin quakes, registered at magnitudes 7.2 and 7.5, killed 1,943 people, injured more than 10,000, and left an estimated 58,870 buildings damaged or destroyed. The UN and other agencies have called for urgent food, shelter and medical supplies for tens of thousands of displaced residents.
After being extracted, Klieber received first aid and was taken to a hospital in Caracas, where his vital signs were reported as stable. National Congress President Jorge Rodríguez noted that the child’s rescue shows continued chances of survival amid ongoing search operations.
International teams from the U.S., Mexico and dozens of other countries have deployed canines and heavy equipment to scour the devastated area. A 47‑tonne shipment of humanitarian aid, including health kits and newborn care supplies, arrived the week after the quakes.
La Guaira residents are coping with severe shortages of food and medical services, and community tensions have risen as aid spreads slowly. UNICEF and UNHCR have highlighted the need for a $15 million emergency package to support 30,000 affected families over six months.
The rescue demonstrates the continued commitment of both Venezuelan authorities and international partners to locate survivors and provide relief, while the nation continues to mourn the many whose remains have yet to be identified.
