The death toll from the earthquake in Venezuela has risen to 1,943, but rescue teams have still found survivors, successfully saving a 3-year-old child from the rubble even after six days had passed.
On Tuesday, 30 Jun 2026 GMT+7, rescue teams from Jordan revealed they had safely rescued a 3-year-old boy who had been trapped under building debris for six days following two consecutive strong earthquakes in Venezuela the previous week.
A video shows the moment rescuers cheer joyfully as they pull the boy from the rubble in La Guaira state. Acting President Delsy Rodríguez identified the boy as Klieber Morán and described his rescue as a “moment of hope.”
This miracle occurred amid United Nations warnings that hundreds of thousands of people are facing severe shortages of food and shelter.
Currently, the death toll from last week’s 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude earthquakes has surged to 1,943, with more than 10,000 injured and tens of thousands still missing.
Regarding structural damage, initial NASA satellite data estimates that the powerful tremors have damaged or destroyed approximately 58,870 buildings and homes.
As for the condition of the 3-year-old boy, the Jordanian rescue team reported that Klieber received first aid and was transported to hospital, with his vital signs stable. Jorge Rodríguez, President of Venezuela’s National Assembly, stated the boy is currently receiving treatment in Caracas, the capital.
La Guaira state is among the hardest-hit areas, where many residents have had to conduct rescue efforts on their own.
The UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) stated on its website Tuesday that La Guaira is facing widespread food shortages, collapsed infrastructure, and mostly cut-off communications. “Community tensions are escalating due to continued limited access to aid,” it said.
UNHCR added that an initial $15 million is needed to “enhance protection, provide essential supplies, and support temporary shelter for 30,000 earthquake survivors over six months.”
International aid has begun arriving in Venezuela. A UN spokesperson revealed that 47 tons of humanitarian relief, including emergency medical kits for urgent care, safe childbirth supplies, newborn care, and disease prevention equipment, were delivered on Tuesday.
Meanwhile, the World Health Organization (WHO) warned that the public health system is under “severe strain” with increased risks of outbreaks of vaccine-preventable diseases such as measles and diphtheria, due to low vaccination coverage in the area.
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Source:bbc