Moment Venezuela earthquake survivor is pulled out of rubble after eight days trapped

3 Jul 2026 • 5:43 PM MYT
The Independent
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Moment Venezuela earthquake survivor is pulled out of rubble after eight days trapped

  • A Venezuelan earthquake survivor, Hernán Gil, was rescued after being trapped under rubble for eight days.
  • Gil, a security guard, became trapped on 24 June when the ground collapsed at Galerías Playa Grande shopping centre in La Guaira.
  • He survived beneath approximately 140 tonnes of rubble because his small security cabin remained largely intact, providing a crucial air pocket.
  • A paramedic heard his calls for help on Sunday, 28 June, initiating the rescue operation.
  • Footage shows the moment Gil was freed by emergency teams after days of digging.

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