'I ate ketchup and cheese': Twelve-year-old Venezuelan rescued after 32 hours under quake rubble
A twelve-year-old Venezuelan girl has been rescued after spending 32 hours trapped beneath earthquake rubble.
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To remain conscious during her ordeal, the survivor reports eating ketchup and cheese. Coverage from People.com and Yahoo News highlights the girl's survival tactics and her account of the rescue.
Meanwhile, the Miami Herald reports on the broader situation, noting that survivors are now questioning the next steps following the disaster. Further reporting focuses on survivors' recovery, including one individual who reported being 'reborn' after eight days in the rubble, according to Yahoo News Singapore.
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Quick answers
How long was the twelve-year-old girl trapped?
She was trapped under quake rubble for 32 hours.
What did the girl eat to stay conscious?
The girl stated she ate ketchup and cheese.
What is the current sentiment among survivors?
According to the Miami Herald, survivors are asking what comes next after the earthquakes.
Coverage (4)
- 'I ate ketchup and cheese,' says Venezuelan girl trapped under quake rubble for 32 hours Yahoo News Canada · 1d ago
- Girl Trapped Under Earthquake Rubble for 32 Hours Recalls Eating Ketchup to Stay ‘Conscious’ Until Rescue People.com · 1d ago
- After Venezuela’s devastating earthquakes, survivors ask: What comes next? Miami Herald · 1d ago
- Venezuela quake survivor 'reborn' after eight days in rubble Yahoo News Singapore · 1d ago
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