The Chilean firefighter who helped rescue Hernán Gil from the rubble: ‘The real heroes are the Venezuelans’

Víctor Torres, a Chilean firefighter, was instrumental in rescuing Hernán Gil, a Venezuelan security guard, from the ruins of a collapsed building eight days after a devastating earthquake. The dramatic rescue highlighted the resilience and international solidarity that emerged in the aftermath of the disaster. Torres credited the Venezuelan survivors for their relentless efforts and noted that their courage and determination were crucial to the successful rescue. This incident underscores the vital role of both local and immigrant communities in times of crisis.