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Rescuers pulled a 43-year-old security guard alive from a collapsed basement after eight days, offering a rare moment of hope following Venezuela’s deadly earthquakes. ABC News’ Linsey Davis spoke with Los Angeles County Fire Department Deputy Chief Chris Allender, who helped rescue the survivor from beneath the rubble.

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