A newborn baby has been pulled alive from the rubble of a collapsed building in Venezuela, with British emergency workers receiving praise for their role in the rescue. The infant, just days old, was found trapped beneath concrete and debris following a devastating earthquake that struck the city of Caracas on Tuesday. The UK's International Search and Rescue team, deployed as part of a global response, worked through the night using specialist equipment to locate the child after cries were heard by a local volunteer.
The baby, who has been named María by medics, is now receiving treatment in a field hospital. Her mother tragically died in the collapse. The rescue has been hailed by Venezuelan officials as a symbol of hope amid the disaster, which has left thousands homeless.
The UK team's leader, John Thorpe, said: 'This is why we do what we do. To bring life from destruction.' The operation continues, with teams scouring remaining structures for survivors.
The Foreign Office has confirmed that no UK nationals are among the casualties.
