Venezuelan man risks his life to rescue elderly neighbors during Caracas earthquake
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Omar Vega, a resident of El Paraíso district in Caracas, risked his life to rescue neighbors during the earthquakes that struck Venezuela on June 24. Despite the danger of further collapses, he broke down doors and helped elderly residents and others unable to evacuate on their own. Vega was eating when the earthquake began and initially ran out, but returned to assist others to safety.
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· 2 pulledRompí las puertas y los saqué
Decidió permanecer en la zona pese al riesgo de nuevos derrumbes para ayudar a sus vecinos
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