Video shows dog pulled from rubble 5 days after Venezuela earthquakes

A small dog was pulled alive from rubble in Venezuela nearly five days after twin earthquakes devastated the country, according to video aired by CBS News on July 1, 2026.

The footage shows rescuers working in collapsed debris, then lifting the dog out as the search continued after the initial quake response entered its later stages. The segment describes the rescue as one of the more dramatic moments emerging during the prolonged emergency operation.

CBS News reported that the video captures the moment the dog was recovered from wreckage days after the quakes, when survivors and responders were still moving through dangerous, unstable sites in the hope of finding people or animals trapped beneath structures.

The earthquakes, described in the report as twin events, triggered widespread damage in affected areas of Venezuela. As is common in earthquake aftermath, the search-and-rescue timeline extends beyond the first 72 hours as officials and volunteer groups assess additional hazards and continue clearing debris.

By the time the dog was recovered, responders had been operating long enough that rescue work shifted from immediate lifeline efforts to longer-term recovery and ongoing attempts to reach pockets where people or animals may have survived or been hidden by falling materials.

The CBS News report did not indicate that the rescue was part of a broader announcement or official statement from Venezuelan authorities within the segment, but it highlighted the continued presence of rescue personnel working amid collapsed structures nearly a week after the earthquakes.

The next phase of the response, as reflected in the continued rescues and ongoing debris clearance typical of quake aftermaths, depends on damage assessments, availability of specialized equipment, and coordination among emergency services and local responders in the affected communities.