Miracle amid devastation: 18-day-old baby rescued alive from Venezuela earthquake rubble, reunited with father

A remarkable rescue emerged from the destructive power unleashed by the devastating earthquakes in northern Venezuela, offering a ray of sunshine amid the tragedies. An 18-day-old baby has been rescued alive from the wreckage of the collapsing building, having been united with the father of the baby afterward.

Ninety minutes later, rescuers were also able to extract the mother of the baby from the wreckage, making the survival of the family one of the most touching stories during the time of the calamity. The heart-warming rescue, caught on video and circulating on social media, depicts rescuers carrying the baby amidst the rubble and passing it to the baby’s father. The video is shared by abc7chicago, originally shared by @djaurelio.

Applause broke out from bystanders when the father hugged his baby, relieved at finally having reunited with him, having felt like he had lost his entire family.It is believed that the baby had been stuck under the rubble until the search operation managed to find him. After the child was rescued, the search teams kept on excavating under the debris and managed to rescue the baby's mother about one hour and a half later.

The fact of saving the mother and baby has been referred to as one of the greatest success stories following the disaster.

Reactions on social media

The touching rescue scene has touched the hearts of millions on social media platforms, where many have referred to the miracle of both the child and mother surviving the collapse of their home amidst the destruction wrought by the earthquake. While some have lauded the bravery and dedication of the rescue crews, others have breathed a sigh of relief for the survival of both the infant and the mother.This rescue takes place while the Venezuelan people are suffering from the consequences of two severe earthquakes that have led to the destruction of many homes, apartments and other infrastructure in several regions of Venezuela. Thousands of rescue workers and volunteers are searching for survivors trapped under the debris all around the clock.Despite the numerous fatalities that the earthquakes have caused and despite the number of injuries inflicted, events such as the rescue of the baby who had been stuck for 18 days have brought hope to rescuers and anxious family members hoping to hear news regarding their relatives. Despite ongoing rescue efforts, the authorities have continued to look for survivors and provide humanitarian aid to the area affected.