Deep Under the Rubble, Rescuers Find an 11-Year-Old Boy Alive

Rescuers in La Guaira, Venezuela, found an 11-year-old boy alive under nearly 10 feet of rubble more than three days after twin earthquakes devastated the country. A Colombian rescue team worked for six hours to recover Moises without injury, and the dramatic moment was captured on video. The rescue came as the window for finding survivors rapidly narrowed, a point emphasized by experts who say the first 72 hours are the most critical. Doctors rushing to La Guaira reportedly found bodies rather than living victims. Firefighter and rescuer Nelson Quintin said the structure’s collapse created a protective pocket space. The official death toll stands at 1,430, though authorities and experts believe it is likely far higher. Search efforts continued with civil protection teams, specially trained dogs, and civilians.