Global South World - rescue operations https://www.globalsouthworld.com/rss/tag/rescue%20operations en-US Colombia deploys elite rescue team to support Venezuela after earthquakes https://www.globalsouthworld.com/article/colombia-deploys-elite-rescue-team-to-support-venezuela-after-earthquakes https://www.globalsouthworld.com/article/colombia-deploys-elite-rescue-team-to-support-venezuela-after-earthquakes?feed=rescue%20operations Fri, 26 Jun 2026 19:42:05 Z Colombia has deployed an elite Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) team to Venezuela after powerful earthquakes caused widespread destruction across the country. Footage shows rescue personnel preparing at their base before departure, as part of a coordinated effort to support emergency operations in the affected areas. The unit includes highly trained rescuers, medical staff and technical specialists equipped to locate survivors trapped under collapsed structures.

The mission comes as rescue operations continue in the hardest-hit regions, where homes and infrastructure have been severely damaged. Colombian authorities said the deployment is part of a humanitarian response aimed at assisting Venezuela’s emergency services and helping locate those still missing.

]]> Global South World Colombia deploys elite rescue team to support Venezuela after earthquakes Philippines building collapse leaves dead and missing as rescue efforts continue https://www.globalsouthworld.com/article/philippines-building-collapse-leaves-dead-and-missing-as-rescue-efforts-continue https://www.globalsouthworld.com/article/philippines-building-collapse-leaves-dead-and-missing-as-rescue-efforts-continue?feed=rescue%20operations Mon, 25 May 2026 16:19:29 Z Emergency crews, supported by dogs and multiple agencies, are working through the debris while families wait nearby for news of missing relatives. Authorities report that dozens have been pulled alive from the rubble, but several people remain trapped and at least four have died. The government has begun providing assistance to affected families, including medical and financial support, as operations continue to clear the site and recover victims.

]]> Global South World Philippines building collapse leaves dead and missing as rescue efforts continue Watch: Firefighters race to rescue survivors after earthquake collapses 13 buildings in China https://www.globalsouthworld.com/article/watch-firefighters-race-to-rescue-survivors-after-earthquake-collapses-13-buildings-in-china https://www.globalsouthworld.com/article/watch-firefighters-race-to-rescue-survivors-after-earthquake-collapses-13-buildings-in-china?feed=rescue%20operations Mon, 18 May 2026 09:19:30 Z Footage from the scene showed dozens of firefighters carrying out emergency operations as heavy machinery worked to clear debris from collapsed and damaged structures.

Authorities said at least two people were killed in the earthquake, while four others were injured. Three people remain missing as search and rescue operations continue.

Around 7,000 residents were evacuated from affected areas following the quake.

Officials also reported that 51 fire and rescue vehicles and a total of 315 emergency personnel were deployed to the disaster zone to assist with rescue and recovery efforts.

Search teams continue to inspect damaged buildings and clear rubble in the affected areas.

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