A beloved family pet, an 11-year-old French poodle named Beyli, was discovered alive after being trapped under rubble for nearly a month following the devastating earthquakes in Venezuela. The heartwarming rescue took place in La Guaira, where Beyli was found nestled next to the body of Victoria’s mother, who tragically perished in the quake along with the girl’s grandmother.
Video footage captured the emotional moment when Beyli was rescued after enduring 29 days without proper nourishment. Victoria expressed her gratitude on TikTok, thanking the rescue team for their relentless efforts in saving her precious dog, despite the grim circumstances.
The earthquakes, measuring 7.2 and 7.5 on the Richter scale, struck La Guaira on June 24, causing immense destruction and claiming over 5,500 lives. Dust and debris fill the air in the aftermath, with many families displaced and living in makeshift shelters due to the unsafe conditions of their homes.
Beyli is currently receiving medical care from veterinarians in Playa Grande, where one caregiver described the dog’s survival as nothing short of a miracle. Despite some eye ulcers, Beyli is expected to make a full recovery soon. Victoria and her resilient companion are staying at a temporary shelter established for earthquake-affected families, as authorities work to address potential health and environmental risks stemming from the disaster.
With thousands injured and homeless, and many still missing, the community faces a long road to recovery. It is imperative for public health experts to monitor and mitigate any secondary issues arising from the debris while focusing on reconstruction efforts to rebuild the shattered neighborhoods.
