World · 6 July 2026

Girl, 12, found alive after 32 hours under Venezuela quake rubble

Fabiana, a 12-year-old girl, was pulled alive from the debris of her collapsed home in Venezuela on Friday. She was found 32 hours after two powerful earthquakes hit on June 24. Fabiana survived by eating ketchup and grated cheese, and recorded a video on her phone asking for help.

By BriefTea Editorial · 6 July 2026 at 7:01

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