A newborn baby was rescued alive from rubble 32 hours after a devastating earthquake struck Venezuela, specifically in the La Guaira region. The infant, approximately 18 days old, was saved by a US search and rescue team. Reports from international media indicate that the baby’s mother was also rescued alive following the operation. The earthquake has so far claimed 1,430 lives, injured over 3,200 people, and left more than 68,000 individuals unaccounted for. Kathmandu, June 14.
Rescuers retrieved the baby alive from the debris of a collapsed building in northern Venezuela’s La Guaira area, according to local media. The video footage shows rescuers carefully extracting the infant, who was then taken for medical treatment. Shortly after the baby’s rescue, her mother was also found alive, international outlets reported.
Despite being trapped under rubble for nearly 32 hours following the earthquake, both the baby and her mother are reported to be in stable condition. Hundreds of rescue workers continue to search for others trapped beneath the debris. Meanwhile, the United States is deploying additional aircraft, rescuers, military personnel, and emergency supplies to support relief efforts in the affected areas. Working in coordination with local authorities, U.S. and international teams have intensified life-saving operations.
The death toll has reached 1,430 as of June 28, 2026, following two powerful tremors that rocked Venezuela. According to AP News, more than 3,200 people have been injured, and over 68,000 remain missing. The hardest-hit regions include La Guaira, the capital Caracas, and surrounding areas. The ongoing rescue operations mean the death toll could rise. Search and rescue teams from countries including the United States, Argentina, and El Salvador have joined the mission.
