In a miraculous turn of events, survivors are still being pulled from the rubble more than 10 days after a devastating earthquake hit Turkey and Syria. Despite the odds, search and rescue teams have been successful in finding people alive, defying the historical emphasis on the “golden 48 hours” after a building collapse.
According to rescue worker Özer Aydinli, the discovery of these survivors was unexpected and seen as a “great miracle.” The chance of live rescues drastically decreases after the first few days following a collapse, with the majority of successful rescues occurring within the first five or six days.
This extraordinary feat highlights the resilience and determination of both the survivors and the search and rescue teams who continue to work tirelessly to find those who may still be trapped. The discovery of these survivors is a beacon of hope amidst the devastation and tragedy caused by the earthquake.
