Turkey-Syria Earthquake : Miraculous Rescues Amidst Complete Destruction and Despair
Death toll reached 28,000, with over 70,000 people injured and millions left homeless
Ankara - A massive 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck Turkey and Syria on Monday, killing nearly 28,000 people and causing 6,000 buildings to collapse. The death toll has reached 28,000, with over 70,000 people injured and millions left homeless. Despite the cold weather, thousands of rescue workers are still searching the rubble in the quake-hit areas. However, amidst the complete devastation and despair, miraculous stories of survival are emerging.
Yesterday, a two-month-old baby was safely pulled from under the rubble at Turkiye Hut, sparking celebrations from the crowd. This child was found alive 128 hours after the earthquake, and is being considered a miracle. Additionally, a two-year-old girl, a six-month pregnant woman, and a 70-year-old woman were among those rescued five days after the quake.
Several powerful aftershocks were felt in Turkey and Syria after the first 7.8 magnitude earthquake on Monday, making it the world's seventh deadliest natural disaster this century. With a death toll of 24,617 people in Turkey and over 3,500 people in Syria, this earthquake is the deadliest to hit Turkey since 1939 and one of the deadliest in the region's history. The dire need for essential supplies, such as food, water, and warmth, continues to increase as the cold weather adds to the woes of the millions of people affected by the earthquake.
