Central News Agency (CNA Caracas, July 2) -- Heartening news has emerged from Venezuela's deadly earthquake. Hundreds of search and rescue personnel from various countries successfully rescued a guard, Hernan Gil, who was trapped in the rubble for 8 days, with his wife calling it "a miracle." According to AFP, Venezuela was hit by a powerful earthquake on June 24, which virtually flattened Catia La Mar, a coastal town. Gil, who worked there, was buried under debris when the 7-story building he was in became ruins. After a strenuous rescue operation, Gil was carried out on a stretcher, 8 days after the earthquake. Surviving for such a long period is extremely difficult. "It's simply a miracle," said Gil's wife, Gusbimar Gonzalez. "I couldn't believe it because this is the first time I've seen so many countries unite to save just one person." Rescue teams from 7 countries, including Venezuela, Chile, the United States, Portugal, Costa Rica, El Salvador, and Mexico, worked non-stop for three days and three nights before finally reaching Gil. The rescue teams supplied Gil with over 10 liters of water through hoses and provided him with oxygen via a breathing tube. In the final phase of the rescue, about 30 people cleared rubble, and two rescuers dug a tunnel 3 meters long. "It wasn't easy to pinpoint the exact location of the victim," said Cristian Vera, captain of the Chilean rescue team. However, despite good news from the rescue efforts, such as the discovery of a 3-year-old boy 6 days after the earthquake, the chances of finding more survivors are slim. Cesar Gonzalez, a Mexican firefighter and search dog trainer, brought two search dogs. "One is responsible for searching for survivors, and the other is for finding bodies. Just two days ago, we were still full of hope. Now, finding survivors would truly take a miracle." Many people are homeless, with food and water becoming increasingly scarce, and hospitals overwhelmed. Experts warn of the risk of disease outbreaks