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Venezuelan security guard pulled alive from building basement 8 days after twin quakes
Summary by The Odessa Editorial Desk FERNANDA PESCE and JUAN PABLO ARRAEZ, Associated Press , as published by Yourbasin / Big 2 KMID + Fox 24 KPEJ (Nexstar)
· July 2, 2026
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Key points A 43-year-old security guard was pulled alive from a collapsed basement, eight days after twin earthquakes struck the area. The guard, identified as Hernán Alberto Gil Flores, was rescued early Thursday.
A dramatic rescue effort in Venezuela has ended with a positive outcome. A 43-year-old security guard was pulled alive from a collapsed basement, eight days after twin earthquakes struck the area.
The guard, identified as Hernán Alberto Gil Flores, was rescued early Thursday. He was found covered in dust and was carried to safety on a stretcher. The operation to rescue him was a lengthy one, spanning several days.
Further details of the rescue effort and the condition of the guard are available from the source. The rescue has brought hope to the area after the devastating earthquakes.
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Category: local Published: July 2, 2026 Source: Yourbasin / Big 2 KMID + Fox 24 KPEJ (Nexstar) Reading time: 1 min
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