La Guaira, Venezuela — In a heartening moment amid the devastation of last week’s powerful earthquakes in Venezuela, US rescue teams pulled a baby and his mother alive from the rubble of a collapsed building, offering a rare beacon of hope as the death toll continues to climb.

Dramatic footage shows international rescuers, including members of a US team, carefully extracting the infant wrapped in a blue blanket from under heavy concrete debris. The child and mother were among those trapped for days following the 7.2- and 7.5-magnitude quakes that struck on June 24.

Rescue workers from multiple nations have been working around the clock in the hardest-hit areas, particularly La Guaira state, where many buildings collapsed. The group photo of the international team highlights the collaborative effort involving firefighters, search-and-rescue specialists, and volunteers.

While the successful rescue has lifted spirits, the disaster’s toll remains severe, with at least 1,430 confirmed dead and thousands more injured or missing. Earlier reports highlighted personal tragedies, including the deaths of the wife and two children of Argentine soccer player Lucas Trejo.

Officials continue to urge caution as aftershocks pose ongoing risks, while search efforts focus on locating additional survivors. International aid has poured in, with teams emphasizing that every life saved represents enduring hope in the face of catastrophe.