Rescuers in Venezuela complete the long extraction of a man trapped under massive rubble after the country’s June 24 double earthquake. Reported coverage highlights that Hernan Gil, a security guard, survives buried for about 183 hours, becoming a focal point for hope amid widespread devastation. Rescuer Kevin Meyers, with two decades of experience, says the operation is among the most difficult he has faced, involving the removal of roughly 160 tons of concrete and bricks to reach Gil.
Across reports, teams are described as working for nearly four days to extract him alive from the debris. The rescue also takes place as Venezuela mourns large numbers of casualties and deals with ongoing uncertainty for others affected. One account cites at least 3,535 deaths and thousands more missing following the June 24 disaster.
The articles present the rescue as both a dramatic, time-extended survival outcome and a major effort requiring sustained manpower, specialized handling of heavy rubble, and continued coordination in a ruined urban environment.
