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Mother and newborn rescued from Venezuela earthquake rubble in miracle survival

Mum rescued from Venezuela rubble with newborn baby tells BBC how he helped her survive

BBC World·5d ago

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A mother and her 18-day-old baby, Juan David, were rescued from earthquake rubble in Venezuela in what authorities are calling a "miracle" survival. The mother credited her newborn son with giving her the motivation and will to stay alive while trapped under the debris following devastating earthquakes that struck the country. Their rescue has become a symbol of hope for Venezuelans dealing with the aftermath of the natural disaster. The baby's survival despite being born so recently and trapped in such dangerous conditions has captured public attention.