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3-year-old pulled from the rubble 6 days after earthquakes hit Venezuela
Summary by The Midland Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by Amanda Alvarado , KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)
· June 30, 2026
· 1 min read
(Gray News) - Rescue workers pulled a 3-year-old child from the rubble in Caracas on Tuesday, six days after devastating twin earthquakes hit Venezuela.Footage released by the Jordan Civil Defense showed emergency personnel freeing the 3-year-old child who had been trapped under debris.They cheer...
Key takeaway Footage released by the Jordan Civil Defense showed emergency personnel freeing the 3-year-old child who had been trapped under debris.
Why this matters in The Midland
The dramatic rescue of a 3-year-old child from earthquake rubble in Venezuela serves as a stark contrast to the relative stability of Midland's own disaster response systems. While Midland is not prone to earthquakes, the city's emergency personnel regularly train for and respond to other disasters, such as tornadoes and wildfires. The successful extraction of the child, six days after the disaster, is a testament to the critical role of well-coordinated search and rescue efforts. In Midland, the community can take comfort in knowing that local first responders, including firefighters and paramedics, work closely with regional agencies to prepare for and respond to emergencies. As the people of Venezuela continue to cope with the aftermath of the earthquakes, Midland residents can appreciate the value of their own community's investment in public safety infrastructure and emergency preparedness.
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Category: safety ·
Published: June 30, 2026 ·
Source: KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) ·
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What is this story about? (Gray News) - Rescue workers pulled a 3-year-old child from the rubble in Caracas on Tuesday, six days after devastating twin earthquakes hit Venezuela.Footage released by the Jordan Civil Defense showed emergency personnel freeing the 3-year-old child who had been trapped under debris.They cheer...
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