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From the rubble in Venezuela, an unexpected story of survival cuts through days of tragedy
By Juan Pablo Arraez And Megan Janetsky, Associated Press at KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· June 28, 2026
· 2 min read
A mix of rescue teams and civilians on Sunday peered at a mountain of rubble almost indistinguishable from the other ruins lining swathes of the northern Venezuelan coast following two devastating earthquakes. In the days since Wednesday's 7.2 and 7.5 quakes, search teams and locals had believed ...
Key takeaway 5 quakes, search teams and locals had believed that there were no signs of life under the concrete mass in La Guaira state, one of the hardest-hit areas.
Why this matters in The San Antonio
The dramatic rescue of a father and son in Venezuela has resonated deeply in San Antonio , a city with a strong sense of community and a history of coming together in times of crisis. As the people of Venezuela face unimaginable tragedy, the outpouring of support from international rescue teams, including those from Virginia, serves as a poignant reminder of the power of global solidarity. For San Antonians, this story may evoke memories of local disaster response efforts, where neighbors and emergency responders have worked together to save lives and rebuild communities. The fact that a team from Fairfax County Urban Search & Rescue was on the ground in Venezuela, working alongside local civilians and Venezuelan rescue teams, underscores the importance of international cooperation in disaster response. As San Antonio continues to watch the situation unfold, residents may be inspired to learn more about local disaster preparedness and response efforts, and how they can get involved in supporting global humanitarian initiatives.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 28, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? A mix of rescue teams and civilians on Sunday peered at a mountain of rubble almost indistinguishable from the other ruins lining swathes of the northern Venezuelan coast following two devastating earthquakes. In the days since Wednesday's 7.2 and 7.5 quakes, search teams and locals had believed ...
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