A US rescue team has successfully rescued a mother and her 9-month-old baby from the rubble of a collapsed building in Caracas, Venezuela. The incident occurred after a series of earthquakes that killed over 1,400 people and injured more than 3,300.
According to reports, both the baby and her mother sustained only minor injuries during the rescue operation. The US deployed over 200 search and rescue teams to help respond to the widespread destruction from Wednesday's earthquakes.
The rescue team was part of the Virginia Urban Search and Rescue Task Force 1, which worked quickly to save survivors from collapsed buildings. The White House shared a video of the efforts on social media, praising American search and rescue teams for their work in Venezuela.
Background: A series of powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela earlier this week, causing widespread destruction and loss of life. Over 21 international aid delegations have arrived in the country to assist with search and rescue efforts since Wednesday's quakes. Around 51,000 people are still missing, according to Caracas authorities.
The US State Department has been actively involved in providing support for the relief efforts, sharing updates on social media and praising American search and rescue teams for their work in Venezuela.