Venezuelan earthquake survivor Hernán Gil rescued after eight days

Hernán Gil, a security guard, has been successfully rescued from the rubble of a collapsed multi-storey car park in Catia La Mar, Venezuela, eight days after twin earthquakes struck the region. International rescue teams, comprising personnel from seven nations, had located Gil on Saturday and established visual contact. Despite being trapped under significant debris, he reportedly encouraged his rescuers throughout the challenging operation. His extraction marks a successful conclusion to an intense effort, following the devastating quakes that have claimed nearly 2,300 lives and left tens of thousands missing. Emergency workers freed Gil after over 100 hours of focused work since his initial discovery.

Sources: BBC News