Two-year-old Rescued After Six Days in Venezuela Earthquake Rubble
WHO:
Fox News - The child rescued is identified as Klieber Moran, a 2-year-old boy.
Fox News - Venezuela's acting President is Delcy Rodríguez.
Fox News - National Assembly President is Jorge Rodríguez.
Fox News - American search-and-rescue teams are involved in the rescue efforts.
BBC News - Rescuers are shown cheering in video footage during the rescue.
WHAT:
CBS News - About 2,000 U.S. service members are supporting relief efforts in Venezuela after the earthquakes, according to Gen. Francis Donovan.
CBS News - The U.S. military has flown in about 310 specialists from urban search and rescue teams who have rescued five survivors, including a mother and her toddler.
CBS News - Venezuela's government reported that over 2,000 people have died as a result of the earthquakes, and over 10,000 were injured.
CBS News - The U.S. has provided over $300 million in humanitarian assistance since the disaster.
Fox News - The death toll from the earthquakes has risen to at least 1,943, with more than 10,500 people injured, according to Venezuelan officials, marking an increase from the previous day's figures.
Fox News - A shipment from UNICEF containing 47 metric tons of humanitarian supplies arrived in Venezuela, including emergency health kits for urgent medical care, supplies for safe births, newborn care, disease prevention, and treatment.
Fox News - The death toll from the earthquakes has risen to at least 1,943, with more than 10,500 people injured, according to Venezuelan officials.
Fox News - A shipment from UNICEF containing 47 metric tons of humanitarian supplies arrived in Venezuela, including emergency health kits for urgent medical care.
Fox News - The U.S. State Department reported that American search-and-rescue teams rescued an infant trapped beneath the rubble, along with her mother, both suffering only minor injuries.
Fox News - The death toll from the earthquakes rose to at least 1,943 on Tuesday, an increase from 1,719 reported on Monday.
Fox News - A shipment from UNICEF containing 47 metric tons of humanitarian supplies arrived in Venezuela, including supplies for safe births, newborn care, disease prevention, and treatment.
Fox News - The death toll from the earthquakes rose to at least 1,943 on Tuesday, with more than 10,500 people injured, an increase of 224 from the previous day.
Fox News - A shipment from UNICEF containing 47 metric tons of humanitarian supplies arrived in Venezuela, including emergency health kits for urgent medical care.
Fox News - The U.S. State Department reported that American search-and-rescue teams rescued an infant trapped beneath the rubble, along with her mother, both suffering only minor injuries.
Fox News - The death toll from the earthquakes rose to at least 1,943 on Tuesday, with more than 10,500 people injured, an increase of 224 from the previous day.
Fox News - An infant, aged 9 months, was rescued along with her mother, both suffering only minor injuries.
Fox News - A shipment from UNICEF containing 47 metric tons of humanitarian supplies arrived in Venezuela, including emergency health kits for urgent medical care.
Fox News - The death toll from the earthquakes rose to at least 1,943, with more than 10,500 people injured, an increase of about 200 from the previous day.
Fox News - An infant, aged 9 months, was rescued along with her mother, both suffering only minor injuries.
Fox News - A shipment from UNICEF containing 47 metric tons of humanitarian supplies arrived in Venezuela, including emergency health kits for urgent medical care.
Fox News - The death toll from the earthquakes rose to 1,943 on Tuesday, an increase of 224 from the previous day.
Fox News - An infant, aged 9 months, was rescued along with her mother, both suffering only minor injuries.
Fox News - A shipment from UNICEF containing 47 metric tons of humanitarian supplies arrived in Venezuela, including emergency health kits for urgent medical care.
Fox News - Klieber Moran was rescued after being trapped beneath rubble for six days.
Fox News - The death toll from the earthquakes rose to 1,943, with over 10,500 people injured.
Fox News - A shipment from UNICEF containing 47 metric tons of humanitarian supplies arrived in Venezuela.
Fox News - Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) teams from Virginia, California, and Florida were dispatched to assist in the rescue efforts.
WHERE:
Fox News - The rescue of Klieber Moran took place in La Guaira, where the worst destruction from the earthquakes occurred.
Fox News - The rescue of Klieber Moran took place in La Guaira, where the worst destruction from the earthquakes occurred.
Fox News - The rescue took place in La Guaira, Venezuela.
Fox News - The child was rescued from a collapsed building in Caracas, Venezuela.
WHEN:
Fox News - The earthquakes occurred last Wednesday, with the rescue of Klieber Moran taking place six days later.
Fox News - The USAR teams were dispatched to Venezuela on Friday.
WHY:
CBS News - Gen. Donovan stated that the current support is probably larger than what was provided after Hurricane Melissa last year in Jamaica but smaller than after the 2010 earthquake in Haiti.
ABC News - Survivors expressed feelings of abandonment and helplessness, criticizing the government's lack of organization and empathy in the aftermath of the earthquakes, stating, "We feel helpless. What we have seen is a lack of organization, a lack of empathy, a lack of everything."
ABC News - Survivors expressed feelings of abandonment and helplessness, criticizing the government's lack of organization and empathy in the aftermath of the earthquakes.
ABC News - Survivors expressed feelings of abandonment and helplessness, criticizing the government's lack of organization and empathy in the aftermath of the earthquakes.
ABC News - Survivors expressed feelings of abandonment and helplessness, criticizing the government's lack of organization and empathy in the aftermath of the earthquakes.
ABC News - Survivors expressed feelings of abandonment and helplessness, criticizing the government's lack of organization and empathy in the aftermath of the earthquakes.
CNN - Political analyst Carmen Beatriz Fernández stated that the tragedy reflects the government's failure to provide basic needs, criticizing the state’s focus on repression and propaganda.
Fox News - The earthquakes, measuring magnitudes of 7.2 and 7.5, caused widespread destruction and loss of life in Venezuela.
HOW:
ABC News - Many rescues and recoveries were attributed to fellow Venezuelans and foreign teams using specialized equipment like thermal cameras and sound detectors, as well as trained dogs, while Venezuelan emergency personnel were criticized for their lack of action.
ABC News - Many rescues and recoveries were attributed to fellow Venezuelans and foreign teams using specialized equipment like thermal cameras and sound detectors, as well as trained dogs.
ABC News - Many rescues and recoveries were attributed to fellow Venezuelans and foreign teams using specialized equipment like thermal cameras and sound detectors, as well as trained dogs.
CNN - Many Venezuelans are forced to dig through rubble by hand due to a lack of fuel for heavy machinery, despite the country having the world's largest reported oil reserves.
ABC News - Many rescues and recoveries were attributed to fellow Venezuelans and foreign teams using specialized equipment like thermal cameras and sound detectors, as well as trained dogs.
Fox News - The USAR teams include 312 personnel and 18 canine teams, equipped with over 200,000 pounds of specialized rescue equipment.
CNN - Many Venezuelans are forced to dig through rubble by hand due to a lack of fuel for heavy machinery, despite the country having the world's largest reported oil reserves.
Fox News - Klieber Moran was rescued by Jordanian emergency workers.
Fox News - The USAR teams include 312 personnel and 18 canine teams, equipped with over 200,000 pounds of specialized rescue equipment.
(UPDATED July 1, 2026 23:21 UTC)
About 2,000 U.S. service members are currently assisting with relief efforts in Venezuela following devastating earthquakes, as reported by General Francis Donovan. The U.S. military has deployed around 310 specialists from urban search and rescue teams, who have successfully rescued five survivors, including a mother and her toddler. Venezuela's government has reported over 2,000 fatalities and more than 10,000 injuries due to the earthquakes, while the U.S. has contributed over $300 million in humanitarian assistance since the disaster.
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(UPDATED July 1, 2026 19:32 UTC)
The death toll from the recent earthquakes in Venezuela has tragically risen to at least 1,943, with over 10,500 people injured, according to officials. In response to the crisis, a UNICEF shipment containing 47 metric tons of humanitarian supplies, including emergency health kits and newborn care items, has arrived in the country. Survivors have voiced their feelings of abandonment and helplessness, criticizing the government's response and highlighting the crucial role of fellow Venezuelans and foreign teams in rescue efforts using specialized equipment.
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(UPDATED July 1, 2026 17:35 UTC)
The death toll from the devastating earthquakes in Venezuela has tragically risen to at least 1,943, with over 10,500 people injured, according to local officials. In a sign of support, a shipment from UNICEF has arrived in the country, delivering 47 metric tons of humanitarian supplies, including emergency health kits for those in urgent need. Meanwhile, American search-and-rescue teams successfully rescued an infant and her mother from the rubble in La Guaira, where the destruction was most severe, using specialized equipment and the help of trained dogs.
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(UPDATED July 1, 2026 13:46 UTC)
The death toll from the recent earthquakes has tragically risen to at least 1,943, up from 1,719 reported just a day earlier. In the midst of this crisis, a shipment from UNICEF has arrived in Venezuela, delivering 47 metric tons of humanitarian supplies aimed at supporting safe births, newborn care, and disease prevention. Survivors have voiced their feelings of abandonment and helplessness, criticizing the government's response, while many rescues have been carried out by fellow Venezuelans and foreign teams using specialized equipment like thermal cameras and trained dogs.
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(UPDATED July 1, 2026 11:54 UTC)
The death toll from the earthquakes has tragically risen to at least 1,943, with over 10,500 people injured, marking an increase of 224 from the previous day. In a glimmer of hope, American search-and-rescue teams successfully rescued an infant and her mother from the rubble in La Guaira, both of whom are reported to have only minor injuries. Meanwhile, UNICEF has sent a shipment of 47 metric tons of humanitarian supplies to Venezuela, including emergency health kits, as survivors express feelings of abandonment and frustration over the government's response to the disaster.
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(UPDATED July 1, 2026 10:15 UTC)
The death toll from the earthquakes has tragically risen to at least 1,943, with over 10,500 people injured, marking an increase of 224 from the previous day. Amidst the devastation, a 9-month-old infant was rescued along with her mother, both suffering only minor injuries, while a shipment from UNICEF arrived in Venezuela, delivering 47 metric tons of humanitarian supplies, including emergency health kits. Survivors have voiced their feelings of abandonment and helplessness, criticizing the government's response, while many rescues have been made possible thanks to the efforts of fellow Venezuelans and foreign teams using specialized equipment like thermal cameras and trained dogs.
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(UPDATED July 1, 2026 08:20 UTC)
The death toll from the earthquakes has risen to at least 1,943, with more than 10,500 people injured, marking an increase of about 200 from the previous day. In a glimmer of hope, a 9-month-old infant was rescued along with her mother, both of whom are reported to have only suffered minor injuries. Meanwhile, a shipment from UNICEF has arrived in Venezuela, delivering 47 metric tons of humanitarian supplies, including emergency health kits for urgent medical care, supported by USAR teams consisting of 312 personnel and 18 canine teams equipped with over 200,000 pounds of specialized rescue equipment.
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(UPDATED July 1, 2026 06:23 UTC)
The death toll from the recent earthquakes has tragically risen to 1,943, reflecting an increase of 224 from the previous day. In a glimmer of hope, rescuers managed to save a 9-month-old infant and her mother, both of whom only suffered minor injuries. Meanwhile, a shipment from UNICEF has arrived in Venezuela, delivering 47 metric tons of humanitarian supplies, including emergency health kits, as many citizens struggle to dig through rubble by hand due to a lack of fuel for heavy machinery.
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(UPDATED July 1, 2026 04:23 UTC)
Klieber Moran, a 2-year-old boy, has been rescued after being trapped beneath rubble for six days following devastating earthquakes in Venezuela that resulted in a death toll of 1,943 and over 10,500 injuries. The rescue took place in Caracas, where American search-and-rescue teams, including personnel from Virginia, California, and Florida, were dispatched to assist in the efforts, bringing specialized equipment and canine teams to aid in the operation. In a show of support, a shipment from UNICEF containing 47 metric tons of humanitarian supplies has also arrived in Venezuela to help those affected by the disaster.