'Don't tell my wife': How a Venezuelan man trapped under rubble for over a week was rescued alive | TheBriefWire
'Don't tell my wife': How a Venezuelan man trapped under rubble for over a week was rescued alive
Published 3 July 2026 ยท general
A security guard, Hernan Alberto Gil Flores, miraculously survived eight days trapped under rubble after twin earthquakes in Venezuela. Rescuers, including international teams, painstakingly tunneled
A security guard, Hernan Alberto Gil Flores, miraculously survived eight days trapped under rubble after twin earthquakes in Venezuela. Rescuers, including international teams, painstakingly tunneled for over 100 hours, maintaining contact and providing sustenance. His survival, a beacon of hope amidst devastation, saw him emerge to a tearful reunion, offering immense relief to his family and a nation reeling from tragedy.
Published: July 3, 2026 โข 10:32 AM IST ยท Updated: July 3, 2026 โข 11:03 AM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
Key points
A security guard, Hernan Alberto Gil Flores, miraculously survived eight days trapped under rubble after twin earthquakes in Venezuela.
Rescuers, including international teams, painstakingly tunneled for over 100 hours, maintaining contact and providing sustenance.
His survival, a beacon of hope amidst devastation, saw him emerge to a tearful reunion, offering immense relief to his family and a nation reeling from tragedy.