Rescuers approach quake survivor after eight days in Venezuela

Rescue teams from seven nations are nearing Hernán Gil, a security guard, who survived twin earthquakes in Venezuela and was found after eight days beneath a multi-storey car park in Catia La Mar.
Rescue teams from seven nations are nearing a man who survived twin earthquakes in Venezuela, eight days after the disaster. Hernán Gil, a security guard, was located on Saturday beneath the rubble of a multi-storey car park in Catia La Mar. Emergency workers have since established visual contact with Gil, who is reportedly encouraging their efforts despite being trapped under nine metres of highly unstable debris. The challenging operation involves international teams meticulously working to extract him from the collapsed structure, highlighting the endurance of both the survivor and the rescue personnel.
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- Jul 2, 2026, 03:00 PM UTCVenezuelan earthquake survivor Hernán Gil rescued after eight days