Venezuelan 10-year-old becomes rescue volunteer in post-quake rubble
In the earthquake-hit port city of La Guaira, Venezuela, 10-year-old Sebastian Corro has become known as "El Topito Venezolano" after joining rescue efforts alongside his grandfather, to help victims of June's deadly twin quakes. Recognized by Mexican rescue brigade Topos Tlaltelolco, which has responded to disasters worldwide, the boy earned the nickname "El Topito" from rescuers impressed by his initiative. Sebastian now assists at an aid point alongside Scientology Volunteers, where one member said despite his young age Corro takes his role as a rescuer very seriously. Corro dreams of one day joining the Marine Firefighters of La Guaira. The 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude quakes which hit Venezuela in June 24, killed about 5,000 people, according to the government, though experts including the United States Geological Survey have predicted a likelihood of a final death toll of nearly double that figure.
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