'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.
Take it further — get the full app and never miss a moment of what's happening in Australia.
This publisher's site can't be shown here due to their security settings.
Open full article →No source link available for this article.
Published 29 Jun 2026, 05:39 UTC · Updated 29 Jun 2026, 05:51 UTC
Summary by OZbrief Editorial. Original report: SBS News – World. Editorial policy · Corrections
Trending
- 'It's who we are': Albanese issues impassioned defence of multiculturalism
- Cody Gakpo and partner Noa van der Bi announce miscarriage of son
- Court returns proceeds of house sale seized from convicted paedophile
- Abigail Velez apologizes for controversial comment about Bosnia during broadcast
- Former CFMEU chief pleads for drug trafficker tied to Big Build corruption
- Katrina Kroetch showcases women's magic talent at Melbourne Magic Festival