U.S. Teams Rescue Infant in Venezuela as 1,430 Die After 7.2 and 7.5 Quakes
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Updated · Fox News · Jun 28
U.S. Teams Rescue Infant in Venezuela as 1,430 Die After 7.2 and 7.5 Quakes
3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Jun 28
Summary
More than 72 hours after Venezuela’s twin earthquakes, American search-and-rescue teams pulled an infant alive from rubble, with the State Department and White House releasing video of the rescue.
The save came as crews raced against the disaster’s shrinking survival window after magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 quakes hit the northern coast Wednesday, collapsing buildings across La Guaira and parts of Caracas.
At least 1,430 people were confirmed dead by Saturday evening, 243 had been rescued earlier in the day, and the AP reported more than 68,000 people still missing.
Three U.S. urban search-and-rescue teams dispatched Friday brought 312 personnel, 18 canine teams and more than 200,000 pounds of equipment; Venezuela said 17 flights had delivered over 1,600 rescuers.
The United States has also pledged $150 million in emergency aid, underscoring a widening international response as searches continue for survivors and victims.
Amid a national crisis, can foreign aid reach millions of victims without political interference?
Engineers warned of this for years; could this level of earthquake devastation have been prevented?
2026 Venezuela Earthquakes: Death Toll Surges Past 900 Amid Widespread Destruction and International Response
Overview
On June 24, 2026, Venezuela was struck by two powerful earthquakes in quick succession, causing widespread destruction and triggering a severe humanitarian crisis. The shallow depth of both quakes amplified the devastation, collapsing hospitals, public housing, and key infrastructure, especially in areas like La Guaira. The disaster overwhelmed the healthcare system and left many searching for missing loved ones amid the rubble. As international aid and rescue teams rushed to help, the scale of the crisis exposed Venezuela’s vulnerability and the urgent need for coordinated relief and long-term recovery efforts.