- Klieber Moran was rescued after being trapped under rubble for six days following the recent earthquakes in Venezuela.
- The earthquakes struck Venezuela with magnitudes of 7.2 and 7.5 less than a minute apart, causing significant destruction.
- Moran was pulled from the Los Corales Garden 1 building in La Guaira state by the Jordan International Search and Rescue Team.
- After his rescue, Moran was taken for medical treatment and his vital signs were reported as good.
- The government has reported a death toll of more than 1,900 with over 10,000 people injured due to the earthquakes.
- Unicef has stated that 680,000 children are in need of humanitarian assistance nationwide following the disasters.
Klieber Moran, a toddler, was rescued after being trapped for six days under rubble in La Guaira, following two powerful earthquakes measuring 7.2 and 7.5 that struck Venezuela last Wednesday. The Jordan International Search and Rescue Team successfully located him, marking a rare success amid ongoing rescue efforts.12345
Venezuelan authorities report that the earthquakes have resulted in over 1,900 fatalities and left as many as 40,000 people missing. The government has also indicated that more than 10,000 individuals have sustained injuries. In a message via Telegram, acting President Delcy Rodríguez confirmed the rescue of Moran, who was described as either two or three years old by different officials.6
“We must hold on to the hope of continuing to find people alive beneath the rubble,” stated Jorge Rodríguez, the National Assembly president, during a televised address. The search for survivors continues, with Unicef reporting that 680,000 children in Venezuela are in need of humanitarian assistance. The situation remains dire as rescue teams work tirelessly to locate additional survivors amidst the devastation.7
The earthquakes, which struck less than a minute apart, have caused widespread destruction, toppling buildings and trapping thousands. The Public Security Directorate reported that Moran's vital signs were stable after his rescue, and he was taken to a health center in Caracas for treatment.
“Klieber Moran, a toddler, was rescued after being trapped for six days under rubble following devastating earthquakes in Venezuela. The search for additional survivors continues as the death toll exceeds 1,900.”
The Guardian
