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Inside the Race for Earthquake Relief in Turkey and Syria

Feb 12, 2023
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Becky Anderson's Journey to Quake Zone

  • Becky Anderson, based in Abu Dhabi, traveled to the Turkish quake zone after hearing reports.
  • She flew in on a C-17 aircraft with emergency aid supplies, experiencing a difficult journey.
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Scene in Ibrahimili

  • In Ibrahimili, Gaziantep, Anderson witnessed the devastation of collapsed buildings.
  • One building trapped 24 people, with only four rescued during her time there.
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Rescue Efforts and a Miracle

  • Rescue teams worked tirelessly, digging with tools and bare hands, pausing for signs of life.
  • After 70 hours, a father and two sons were miraculously rescued, but their mother perished.
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