"Thought to Be Dead"... 'Miracle Poodle' Survives 29 Days Next to Deceased Grandmother

Survived Nearly a Month Without Food or Water
Health Condition Thankfully Stable

As the death toll from the powerful earthquakes in Venezuela surpassed 5,000, a poodle that had been trapped for 29 days under the rubble of a collapsed building was miraculously rescued.

According to the New York Post on the 27th (local time), poodle 'Bailey' was discovered by rescuers last week. At the time, Bailey was completely covered in dust and was found huddled next to the body of her grandmother, who had died in the earthquake.

It had been reported that Bailey became trapped in the debris when two major earthquakes, measuring 7.2 and 7.5, struck the Catia La Mar area in La Guaira State, Venezuela on June 24. Although Bailey had barely eaten or drunk anything for nearly a month, veterinarians believe she will make a full recovery.

Poodle 'Bailey' rescued 29 days after being trapped in the rubble of a collapsed building. SNS

Veterinarian Mirna said, "It's truly a miracle—all that has happened to Bailey can only be described as a miracle," and added, "She has a slight ulcer in her eye, but she will recover soon."

Bailey's owner, 11-year-old Victoria Isabel Lenghel, suffered the tragedy of losing her mother and grandmother in the earthquake. However, she was able to reunite with Bailey in dramatic fashion, and they are currently staying together at a rescue center.

This is not the first time a dog has been rescued from the rubble of a collapsed building. Last month, a video of firefighters in Caracas rescuing a dog trapped under a collapsed house went viral online. The footage from the scene showed firefighters giving water to the exhausted dog, which had not drunk any water for a long time. Although the dog was frightened, it drank the water and was safely rescued.

At the time, the Caracas Fire Department stated on social networking service (SNS), "This rescue has become a symbol of hope for everyone on site," and added, "The rescue team will continue to do its utmost to save lives, working with a spirit of resilience and solidarity."

Meanwhile, the chain of earthquakes that struck Venezuela last month has claimed the lives of more than 5,000 people. Approximately 20,000 displaced people are living in temporary shelters, but many are facing harsh conditions with limited access to clean water and sanitation facilities. The United States Geological Survey (USGS) has projected that fatalities from these earthquakes could reach anywhere from a minimum of 10,000 to a maximum of 100,000.

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