Vietnam's rescue and relief team has been awarded the first-class "Hero of Venezuela" medal, a noble reward from the Venezuelan Government, in recognition of their courageous humanitarian efforts following the devastating earthquakes in the Latin American country.
While recovering a victim’s body, a member of the Venezuelan rescue team became dizzy after prolonged exposure to toxic decomposition gases.
On the fourth day of operations in Venezuela, Vietnam's rescue team continued searching for victims despite dangerous conditions and repeated aftershock warnings.
Vietnam is among 30 countries that have deployed rescue teams to Venezuela. The Vietnamese team's greatest motivation is "a mission from the heart" and a determination to make every possible effort to save lives.
