'As Long As He Was Alive': Venezuela Mum On Surviving 32 Hours Under Rubble With 18-Day-Old Son

Last Updated:June 30, 2026, 16:48 IST

The mother, identified as Dayana Patino, was found with her newborn son, Juan David, after being buried under the remains of their apartment building.

A mother and her 18-day-old son have been rescued after spending 32 hours trapped beneath the rubble following Venezuela’s devastating twin earthquakes. The pair survived the ordeal before rescue teams pulled them to safety on Monday.

The mother, identified as Dayana Patino, was found with her newborn son, Juan David, after being buried under the remains of their apartment building.

Videos of their rescue have been shared widely, with many calling baby Juan David a symbol of hope amid the destruction caused by the powerful earthquakes.

Rescue efforts continue across Venezuela as emergency teams race to find any remaining survivors. According to the latest official update, at least 1,750 people have died and around 5,000 have been injured after the twin earthquakes, while thousands remain missing.

Authorities said the magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 earthquakes damaged or destroyed tens of thousands of buildings. More than 3,600 rescue workers, 118 search-and-rescue dogs and aid from 30 countries have been deployed as search operations continue, with many families still waiting for news of their loved ones.

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