Mum rescued from Venezuela rubble with newborn baby tells BBC how he helped her survive
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A mother rescued from the rubble in Venezuela with her newborn told the BBC how the baby helped her survive. The rescue of 18-day-old Juan David has become a symbol of hope after the devastating earthquakes.
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