A dog has been rescued from under the rubble 29 days after two earthquakes hit.
Around 5,400 people died in the twin quakes that struck northern Venezuela on 24 June.
But residents wept with joy when the little poodle crawled out of the wreckage after nearly a month trapped without food or water.
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Rescuers spotted movement under the collapsed concrete and carefully pulled the dust-covered dog free.
One emotional onlooker cried out “a miracle, my God” as a firefighter offered the pooch water from a bottle.
Video of the dramatic moment quickly spread online and brought tears to millions.
The earthquakes of magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 struck northern Venezuela on 24 June.
The dog, named Beyli, had remained trapped in the ruins of a building in Catia La Mar, La Guaira State.
Veterinarians at a clinic in Playa Grande found the poodle dehydrated and suffering eye ulcers.
Doctor Mirna, who is treating Beyli, said: “He is stable, really it is a miracle, it is a miracle everything that has happened with him, he has some ulcers in the eyes, but soon he will be fine.”
The pet belongs to 11-year-old Victoria Isabela Rengel, who also survived the disaster.
However, her mother and grandmother died in the quakes.
Rescuers found Beyli curled beside the mother’s body.
Victoria and her father Jairo are currently living in a shelter.
They have been reunited with their beloved pet after the rescue.
They have asked for a little bed, medicine, and a lead to help the dog recover.
Victoria posted updates showing the dog slowly gaining strength, as reported by Need To Know.
Beyli’s story has become a rare beacon of hope amid the devastation that left thousands dead and many more missing.
Supporters online have offered help and donations.
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