'I'm a rare breed': The Aussie firefighter inside Venezuela's desperate quake rescue
Australian firefighter Craig De Meillon self-funded a mission to Venezuela to aid in earthquake rescue efforts following twin quakes that killed at least 1,450 people. The 7.2- and 7.5-magnitude quakes left 50,000 missing and caused massive destruction, prompting De Meillon to act swiftly despite language barriers and lack of local contacts.
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Published 29 Jun 2026, 05:39 UTC · Updated 29 Jun 2026, 05:51 UTC
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