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From the rubble in Venezuela, an unexpected story of survival cuts through days of tragedy
By Juan Pablo Arraez And Megan Janetsky, Associated Press at KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· June 28, 2026
· 2 min read
A mix of rescue teams and civilians on Sunday peered at a mountain of rubble almost indistinguishable from the other ruins lining swathes of the northern Venezuelan coast following two devastating earthquakes. In the days since Wednesday's 7.2 and 7.5 quakes, search teams and locals had believed ...
Key takeaway 5 quakes, search teams and locals had believed that there were no signs of life under the concrete mass in La Guaira state, one of the hardest-hit areas.
Why this matters in The Pearland
For Pearland residents with ties to Venezuela, the recent earthquakes have brought a mix of devastation and hope. The rescue of a father and son from the rubble in La Guaira state is a poignant reminder of the human spirit's ability to persevere in the face of tragedy. As the people of Pearland watch the situation unfold, they may be thinking of their own community's experiences with natural disasters, such as hurricanes, and the importance of search and rescue efforts. The involvement of US rescue teams, including those from Virginia, in the Venezuelan rescue efforts also highlights the global connections that exist in emergency response situations. As Pearland's own emergency responders and residents consider how they can support relief efforts, they may be inspired by the resilience and solidarity shown by the people of Venezuela and the international teams working together to save lives.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 28, 2026 ·
Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? A mix of rescue teams and civilians on Sunday peered at a mountain of rubble almost indistinguishable from the other ruins lining swathes of the northern Venezuelan coast following two devastating earthquakes. In the days since Wednesday's 7.2 and 7.5 quakes, search teams and locals had believed ...
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