Rescue of survivor from Venezuelan earthquake rubble
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Hernán Alberto Gil Flores
Venezuela
June 24, 2026
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Read our editorial policy- Earlier version 27/4/2026, 1:50:41 AM
A 43-year-old security guard was rescued after being trapped for eight days following earthquakes in Venezuela. Official figures report at least 2,295 deaths from the June earthquakes.
- Earlier version 17/3/2026, 10:30:39 PM
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