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‘Hope is still there’ Relative shares story after 12-year-old boy pulled out of rubble in Venezuela
By Jayme Berezdivin at WSVN 7 News
· July 1, 2026
· 2 min read
A 12-year-old boy has been miraculously pulled out of the rubble after being stuck for five days. Relatives in South Florida are now sharing their gratitude after learning of his safety. Cell phone video captured the rescue of Carlos Miguel Colmenares Gutierrez, following the disaster. Gutierrez’s c
Key takeaway Relatives in South Florida are now sharing their gratitude after learning of his safety.
Why this matters in The Miami
The rescue of 12-year-old Carlos Miguel Colmenares Gutierrez is a beacon of hope for many in Miami 's Venezuelan community, who have been anxiously following the disaster's aftermath. For those with family ties to Venezuela, the story hits close to home, and the emotions of Gutierrez's relatives in Cutler Bay are likely mirrored by many in Miami's Little Havana and other neighborhoods with strong Latin American connections. The fact that Gutierrez was protected by a refrigerator during the earthquake and suffered only minor physical injuries is a testament to his resilience, and his family's gratitude is palpable. As the community breathes a collective sigh of relief for Gutierrez's safe rescue, thoughts remain with those still affected by the disaster, and the story serves as a reminder of the strong bonds between Miami's residents and their counterparts in Latin America.
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Category: arts ·
Published: July 1, 2026 ·
Source: WSVN 7 News ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? A 12-year-old boy has been miraculously pulled out of the rubble after being stuck for five days. Relatives in South Florida are now sharing their gratitude after learning of his safety. Cell phone video captured the rescue of Carlos Miguel Colmenares Gutierrez, following the disaster. Gutierrez’s c
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