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ABC News report on Venezuela quake survivor rescue verified as accurate

Jul 2, 2026

The ABC News segment reports the rescue of a 43-year-old security guard from the rubble of a collapsed shopping center basement in Venezuela, eight days after back-to-back earthquakes struck the country on June 24, 2026. Rescuers made initial contact over the weekend, used cameras and a shaft to provide water and nutrients, and extracted him after over 100 hours of work before rushing him to a hospital. The report features an interview with Los Angeles County Deputy Chief Chris Allander (Allender), who describes the collaborative effort involving Chilean partners, building engineers, Florida heavy rescue teams, and safety rotations that led to the positive outcome.

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ABC News report on Venezuela earthquake rescues largely accurate amid rising toll

Jun 30, 2026

The ABC News segment covers ongoing search-and-rescue operations in hard-hit La Guaira (Lagua), Venezuela, nearly one week after twin earthquakes struck on June 24, 2026. It shows rubble, international teams using dogs and drones, and highlights dramatic rescues including a US team saving a woman and the story of mother Dayana (Diana) and her newborn son Juan David. The report notes over 20 countries involved, a rising death toll exceeding 1,700, thousands injured, Americans among the casualties, and Venezuelans relying primarily on international crews, family and volunteers rather than the government.

▶ Source: ABC News