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Video shows U.S. rescue team pulling mother, 9-month-old baby from collapse building in Venezuela
By CBS Texas at CBS Texas (KTVT) DFW
· June 29, 2026
· 1 min read
A mother and her nine-month-old baby were pulled from the rubble of a collapsed building in Venezuela by a U.S. search and rescue team assisting in the aftermath of dual earthquakes that have killed more than 1,400 people and left scores more missing.
Key takeaway search and rescue team assisting in the aftermath of dual earthquakes that have killed more than 1,400 people and left scores more missing.
Why this matters in Southlake News
The heroic actions of the U.S. search and rescue team in Venezuela resonate deeply in Southlake , where residents have a strong tradition of community support and emergency response. As news of the devastating earthquakes and building collapses reaches the Dallas-Fort Worth area, local families are likely to be moved by the image of a mother and her 9-month-old baby being pulled to safety. This incident may also prompt Southlake residents to reflect on their own emergency preparedness and the importance of robust search and rescue capabilities in the event of a disaster. With its own experience of responding to severe weather events and other crises, the Southlake community can appreciate the skill and bravery required to conduct rescue operations in challenging conditions. The outpouring of support for the people of Venezuela will likely be felt in Southlake, as local organizations and individuals consider ways to contribute to the relief efforts.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 29, 2026 ·
Source: CBS Texas (KTVT) DFW ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? A mother and her nine-month-old baby were pulled from the rubble of a collapsed building in Venezuela by a U.S. search and rescue team assisting in the aftermath of dual earthquakes that have killed more than 1,400 people and left scores more missing.
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