Two boys, Moises and another 11-year-old, have been rescued from earthquake debris in Venezuela after being trapped for days. The rescue of Moises involved six hours of "high-precision work" by the National Unit for Disaster Risk Management (UNGRD) to reach him, as he was buried under approximately 9.8 feet (3 meters) of debris. He was found near his sister and mother, who did not survive.
Hours after Moises's rescue, a video purportedly showing the extraction of the second boy was posted on X. Officials have stated that the coastal region of La Guaira, particularly the town of Caraballeda, has been the hardest hit area by the earthquake.
Rescuers and residents face ongoing challenges due to aftershocks, which have heightened fear among the population. Many people have been displaced, with thousands of residents living in their cars or camping in open areas such as the local airport and golf course, seeking safety away from potentially unstable structures. The golf course in Caraballeda has become a central hub for emergency response operations, functioning as a makeshift hospital and a donation center where survivors sift through aid. A section of the golf course has also been designated as a landing zone for helicopters delivering supplies and personnel.
The streets of Caraballeda are marked by cracks and rubble, with dust lingering in the air. The silence is periodically broken by the sound of heavy machinery and the efforts of those searching through the remains of collapsed buildings, including two 17-story structures in the Belo Horizonte residential complex that were impacted.