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Venezuelan earthquake rescuers save 3yo boy after six days under rubble
Key takeaways
- A three-year-old boy has been saved from rubble caused by Venezuela's two devastating earthquakes, six days after rescue efforts began.
- The death toll from the disaster has risen to more than 1,900 as tens of thousands of people remain unaccounted.
- Global humanitarian agencies are scaling up emergency responses, but have warned Venezuela's health and medical capabilities are under "extreme pressure".
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A three-year-old boy has been saved from rubble caused by Venezuela's two devastating earthquakes, six days after rescue efforts began.
The death toll from the disaster has risen to more than 1,900 as tens of thousands of people remain unaccounted.
Global humanitarian agencies are scaling up emergency responses, but have warned Venezuela's health and medical capabilities are under "extreme pressure".
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