- Giselle has become a symbol of hope in Venezuela after rescue teams pulled her from earthquake rubble where she had been trapped for five days.
- Videos shared on social media showed the moment Giselle was freed from beneath collapsed concrete, where she had been buried since twin earthquakes, measuring 7.2 and 7.5 in magnitude.
- The rescue took about five hours, during which the crew detected a faint bark and carefully cleared heavy slabs by hand to avoid further collapse.
- Nayib Bukele, the Salvadoran President, stated, "After 5 hours, we managed to rescue this little dog who responds to the name Giselle, in Residencial El Palmar, Caraballeda."
- Bukele also mentioned that Giselle's owners could claim her by providing photos or videos as proof, stating, "If anyone is her owner, they can approach our teams in the area and prove with photos or videos that she is theirs."
Giselle, a small puppy, has captured hearts in Venezuela after being rescued from earthquake rubble where she was trapped for five days. The twin earthquakes, measuring 7.2 and 7.5 in magnitude, struck Caraballeda, causing widespread destruction and chaos.123
Rescuers detected Giselle's faint barks, prompting a five-hour effort to clear heavy debris by hand to avoid further collapse. Videos shared on social media captured the emotional moment of her rescue, showcasing the determination of the rescue teams.
Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele, who shared the rescue video, stated, "After 5 hours, we managed to rescue this little dog who responds to the name Giselle, in Residencial El Palmar, Caraballeda." He also urged anyone who may be Giselle's owner to come forward with proof, saying, "If anyone is her owner, they can approach our teams in the area and prove with photos or videos that she is theirs." Giselle's story has become a symbol of hope amidst the devastation, reminding many of the resilience of life even in the face of disaster.6
“Giselle, a puppy, has become a symbol of hope in Venezuela after being rescued from earthquake rubble where she was trapped for five days. The rescue took about five hours, with President Nayib Bukele sharing the heartwarming story and encouraging owners to claim her.”
