In Venezuela, an event has occurred that can truly be called a miracle of rescue. Rescue teams, combining their efforts, managed to extract 44-year-old Hernan Gilly from under huge piles of rubble. The man was trapped for a full eight days following devastating earthquakes.
Operation Under 140 Tons of Concrete
Gilly's rescue was the result of the work of both local and international rescue groups. They had to work with incredible complexity: the man was buried under 140 tons of debris from a nine-story building. At the time of the disaster, Gilly was at work in a small concrete structure in the underground part of a parking lot. It was this structure that became his shelter, withstanding the colossal load and protecting him from falling huge concrete slabs.
The rescue process was extremely dangerous. Specialists several times laid special passages to the victim, but some of them constantly collapsed. This created a mortal threat both to the man himself and to those who tried to get him out.
Fighting for Life and Supporting the Spirit
One of the Red Cross representatives participating in the operation spoke of the incredible courage of the victim. According to him, Gilly fought desperately for his life and never lost heart. He himself encouraged the rescuers, urging them to continue their work. The man recognized members of the team and said: "How good it is that you returned and are by my side again".
The most shocking thing for the rescuers was that the man miraculously avoided serious injuries. Currently, Hernan Gilly's life is not in danger.
Scale of the Catastrophe and Threats
This rescue story unfolds against the backdrop of a massive tragedy. On June 24, Venezuela was shaken by two powerful earthquakes with magnitudes of 7.2 and 7.5. Local authorities report mass destruction of homes. According to the UN, the total damage from the natural disaster has already reached $6.7 billion.
The number of dead and injured continues to grow rapidly, and many people are still missing under the rubble. Against this backdrop, the World Health Organization (WHO) has raised an alarm due to potential disease outbreaks. The country's overloaded and damaged medical facilities simply cannot cope with the consequences of the catastrophe.
