Rescue Team Saves Dog Buried Under Rubble After Venezuela Earthquake

A rescue team in Venezuela saved a dog that had been trapped beneath the rubble after powerful earthquakes devastated parts of the country.

Firefighters searching collapsed buildings heard barking coming from underneath a pile of concrete and debris. After locating the animal, they carefully cleared enough rubble to reach its head and gave it water before continuing the rescue.

Using hand tools and working cautiously to avoid causing further collapse, the team removed debris piece by piece until the dog was safely pulled free. The rescue was captured on video and quickly spread across social media, drawing attention amid the ongoing humanitarian response.

The dog was found during a wider search operation that has continued for days as emergency crews work through damaged neighborhoods looking for survivors. International rescue teams from several countries have joined local authorities, bringing search dogs, specialized equipment and medical support to the hardest-hit areas.

The earthquakes, measuring magnitude 7.2 and 7.5, struck northern Venezuela on June 24, causing widespread destruction across La Guaira, Caracas and nearby communities. Hundreds of buildings were damaged or collapsed, leaving thousands of families displaced.

As of the latest official updates, the death toll has risen to more than 1,400, with more than 3,000 people injured. Rescue crews continue to search for survivors, although officials acknowledge that the chances of finding people alive decrease with each passing day. Despite that, several rescues—including a father and son found alive after four days under the rubble—have kept search operations going.

Animal welfare organizations are also assisting pets and stray animals affected by the disaster. Red de Apoyo Canino, an animal rescue organization in Caracas affiliated with SPCA International’s Global Animal Rescue program, continues to provide emergency assistance for displaced and injured animals.

Authorities say rescue operations will continue while structural assessments and humanitarian aid distribution remain underway across the affected regions.